Golden light spills over the Sandia Mountains this morning, and the high desert air still feels crisp. Temperatures hover near 48 degrees at Albuquerque International Sunport under fair skies and light southeast winds.
Sunshine quickly takes control across the metro. Highs climb to 75 degrees this afternoon with light winds increasing to 15 to 20 mph at times. Drivers along I-25 and I-40 will see clear roads and excellent visibility.
Tonight turns mostly clear and cooler, with lows near 40 degrees. Friday brings another bright day. Afternoon highs reach 76 degrees under mostly sunny skies. It will feel comfortably warm in the sun, though shade stays brisk.
Saturday continues the warming trend. Highs rise to 77 degrees with mostly sunny skies. By Sunday, Albuquerque pushes near 82 degrees, delivering a strong spring tease as March approaches.
Early next week trends slightly cooler but remains mild. Monday stays partly sunny with highs around 75. Tuesday reaches the low 70s under mostly sunny skies. A slight chance of showers appears Tuesday night into Wednesday, with highs easing back toward the upper 60s.
Longer-range outlooks favor above-normal temperatures heading into early March. While mountain communities could see passing showers, no significant snow or icy mix is expected for the metro at this time.
This is also the time of year when rapid temperature swings can create slick spots if moisture develops after sunset. For now, conditions remain dry and stable.
Heading out for weekend events? How warm does it feel in your neighborhood today?
Five Day Outlook for Albuquerque, New Mexico:
Friday: Sunny, high 76°F, low 40°F.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 77°F, low 45°F.
Sunday: Sunny, high 82°F, low 45°F.
Monday: Partly sunny, high 75°F, low 42°F.
Tuesday: Sunny, high 73°F, low 41°F.
