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

47°F

8°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	SW 6 mph
Barometer	30.21 in
Dewpoint	40°F (4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	44°F (7°C)
Last update	26 Dec 1:15 am MST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

13 Miles WNW Fairacres NM

Overnight
Low: 42 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 71 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 66 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 42 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 60 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 46 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 30 °F
Chance Snow
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Clear, with a low around 42. Light west northwest wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph after midnight.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. North northeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

Tuesday

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

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Wednesday

A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

New Year's Day

A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.