Albuquerque wakes to mostly sunny skies Friday, with temperatures near 35 to 40 degrees before climbing into the low 60s. The mild stretch turns unsettled later Friday afternoon and evening as rain chances arrive, setting up a rainy Saturday. For the metro, Sunday and Monday look like the reset button: sunny, dry, and around 60 to 62 degrees.
Friday Starts Calm, Then Showers Move In
Friday will be mostly sunny with a high near 64 degrees, with a chance of showers.
Friday night brings a chance of rain showers and a low near 43 degrees. The National Weather Service forecast.
Saturday Brings The Weekend Weather Curveball
Showers are likely Saturday, with a high near 58 degrees. The National Weather Service forecast.
For travelers heading north, the National Weather Service warns that rain at lower elevations and snow in the mountains could make travel slick Saturday. Several inches of snow are possible above about 9,000 feet, so allow extra time when heading toward higher terrain.
Rainfall amounts at lower elevations are expected to be modest, but the ground in northwestern New Mexico remains saturated after recent flooding. Forecasters put the risk of additional flooding impacts there at 10% to 20%, noting that even light rain could complicate recovery and muddy road conditions. The National Weather Service estimates lower-elevation rainfall of 0.10 to 0.50 inch.
The weekend system is expected to bring 2 to 6 inches of snow to northern mountain areas above about 9,000 feet, with locally higher totals on the peaks. The National Weather Service said a Winter Weather Advisory was likely for the Tusas Mountains, particularly along U.S. 64, while higher-elevation snow in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains could have less impact on populated or traveled areas. The forecast discussion outlines the mountain-snow and travel concerns.
Check Conditions Before Heading North
Before traveling to mountain areas, check NMDOT’s NMRoads information for current road conditions, traffic cameras, alerts, construction and weather updates.
Sunshine Returns Sunday And Monday
Saturday night should turn partly cloudy and chilly, with a low near 35 degrees, before Sunday brings sunny skies and a high around 59. Monday looks similarly pleasant, with sunshine, light winds, and a high near 61 degrees. The National Weather Service forecast.
Another Storm Chance Arrives Tuesday
Tuesday is forecast to reach 63 degrees, with increasing clouds. A storm is approaching, and precipitation is possible. The National Weather Service forecast.
Precipitation may continue into Wednesday, with drier weather later in the day. Thursday is expected to be tranquil. The National Weather Service forecast.
