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Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain Returns to California

Lake effect snow will continue through Friday bringing significant snowfall to areas east to southeast of the Great Lakes. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel this evening and overnight across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Upstate New York. Heavy rain will bring another flash flooding threat for southern California New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Clayton Municipal Airpark (KCAO)

Lat: 36.45°NLon: 103.15°WElev: 4971ft.

Fair

32°F

0°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.8 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 31 Dec 4:55 am MST
Extended Forecast for

Clayton NM

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Clayton NM
 36.44°N 103.15°W (Elev. 4990 ft)
Last Update:
5:01 am MST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am MST Dec 31, 2025-6pm MST Jan 6, 2026
 
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