An earlier forecast called for mostly sunny skies and a high near 70 degrees in Albuquerque Friday. The warm, quiet day will be brief, with widespread light rain expected across western and central New Mexico Friday night into Saturday morning and a much wetter pattern building for Sunday.
The National Weather Service forecasts widespread light rain across western and central New Mexico Friday night into Saturday morning. Saturday afternoon should be quiet, with near-normal highs, while Halloween evening should stay largely dry.
The latest forecast is a more defined turn toward stormy weather than the earlier outlook described in an earlier Hoodline forecast. Sunday into Monday is expected to bring widespread rainfall.
Sunday Brings The Bigger Weather Concerns
The weather service says heavier rainfall will return Sunday into Monday, and saturated ground could increase runoff and localized flooding in parts of New Mexico. A broader Flood Watch is in effect for areas near and west of the Continental Divide from 5 a.m. Sunday through 11 a.m. Monday, while severe storms Sunday night could bring hail, damaging winds and tornadoes across central and eastern parts of the state.
Those threats will not affect every Albuquerque neighborhood equally, but Sunday is the day to keep outdoor plans flexible. Drivers should allow extra time on wet roads and never attempt to cross a flooded roadway, even if the water looks shallow.
Windy, Cooler Conditions Arrive Monday
Monday brings a noticeable cooldown, with frontal precipitation and west winds of 20 to 25 mph. Higher elevations could see snow as colder air moves in, while quiet conditions are expected across New Mexico Tuesday through Thursday.
For local plans, Friday afternoon and Saturday daytime offer the best stretch of weather. Sunday is the weekend's washout risk, and Monday may feel blustery.
