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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

Las Cruces, Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)

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

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.35 in
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 9:15 am MST
Extended Forecast for

Las Cruces Intl Airport NM

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Light west wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Christmas Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Light west wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Las Cruces Intl Airport NM
 32.31°N 106.78°W (Elev. 3898 ft)
Last Update:
4:46 am MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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