Albuquerque woke Thursday, October 29, to clear skies and a temperature around 50 degrees, with little wind at the airport. The calm start is a brief setup for a more complicated Halloween weekend: sunshine and a 73-degree high Thursday, followed by rising rain and thunderstorm chances from Friday night through Sunday. The biggest washout risk is Sunday, when showers and thunderstorms are expected across the city.
Thursday afternoon should stay mostly sunny, with temperatures climbing to 73 degrees. Clouds increase Thursday night, when the National Weather Service puts the chance of rain showers at 20%, mainly after midnight, with a low near 50.
Friday Stays Mostly Sunny
Friday, October 30, should remain mostly sunny and mild, with a high near 70 and only a slight daytime rain chance. The weather turns more active Friday night, when showers and thunderstorms are likely and the chance of precipitation rises to 70%.
Saturday, October 31, still looks workable for daytime Halloween plans. A few showers could linger before noon, but skies should turn partly sunny with a high near 69; the latest outlook is a meaningful update from Wednesday's Hoodline forecast, with storm timing and weekend rain chances now more clearly defined.
Sunday Brings The Wettest Stretch
Sunday, November 1, is expected to be the wettest day in Albuquerque, with showers possible in the morning before showers and thunderstorms become more widespread. The forecast calls for an 80% chance of precipitation, a high near 69, southerly breezes and rain remaining likely Sunday night.
That much rain could create slick roads and localized flooding, particularly where water has already saturated the ground. The National Weather Service also has a Flood Watch from noon Thursday through Thursday evening for the Ruidoso-area burn scar zone, outside Albuquerque but relevant to residents traveling through southern New Mexico.
Cooler Monday, Clearer Tuesday
Monday, November 2, brings a chance of showers before skies turn mostly sunny, with a high near 63 and west-northwest winds. Overnight temperatures fall to around 39, followed by a Tuesday high near 59 and a Wednesday high near 61.
For Albuquerque, the best outdoor window is Thursday afternoon through Saturday daytime, while late Friday night and Sunday deserve more flexible plans. Drivers should avoid flooded roadways and move indoors if thunder develops.
