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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Cruces, Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)

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

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed W 13 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jan 11:35 am MST
Extended Forecast for

Las Cruces NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Light west southwest wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming east in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Light west southwest wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Las Cruces NM
 32.34°N 106.73°W (Elev. 4199 ft)
Last Update:
10:31 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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