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

Las Cruces, Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)

Lat: 32.29°NLon: 106.92°WElev: 4455ft.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity	33%
Wind Speed	W 13 G 16 mph
Barometer	30.20 in
Dewpoint	39°F (4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	25 Dec 2:55 pm MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Las Cruces Intl Airport NM

Christmas Day
High: 74 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 73 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 70 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 46 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 62 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 34 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
Monday
High: 49 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday

A slight chance of snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 58.