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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

Lat: 32.34°NLon: 104.26°WElev: 3294ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed W 17 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 25 Dec 2:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Whites City NM

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Whites City NM
 32.17°N 104.43°W (Elev. 3996 ft)
Last Update:
10:30 am MST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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