Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

Lat: 29.28° N Lon: 103.69° W Elev: 2630 ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Apr 4:15 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Chisos Basin

Rest Of Tonight
Mostly clear. Near steady temperature around 60. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Sunday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Monday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.



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