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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

45°F

7°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 25 Dec 4:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

Carlsbad NM

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
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Point Forecast:
Carlsbad NM
 32.41°N 104.23°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 am MST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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