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New Mexico Fog Alert Today: Visibility Could Drop to ½ Mile
Albuquerque, NM – Drivers across portions of southeastern New Mexico could encounter reduced visibility during the early morning hours Monday and Tuesday as patchy fog develops along the Pecos River V
By Avery Collins · 2026-11-09T11:56:33.339Z
Albuquerque, NM – Drivers across portions of southeastern New Mexico could encounter reduced visibility during the early morning hours Monday and Tuesday as patchy fog develops along the Pecos River Valley and nearby communities. Visibility could drop as low as half a mile in some locations, creating potentially hazardous conditions for motorists before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, fog is possible between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. both mornings, with the greatest concern focused on southeastern New Mexico.
Monday Morning: Fog Possible Near Roswell
Monday's fog threat is concentrated along the Pecos River Valley, just east of Roswell and extending toward the Chaves Eddy county line.
Visibility could fall between one half mile and one mile where fog develops.
Drivers traveling through affected areas should reduce speeds, use low beam headlights and allow additional distance between vehicles.
Tuesday Morning: Fog Risk Expands
Tuesday, Nov. 10, could bring additional fog development across the lower Pecos River Valley, including areas between Santa Rosa and the Chaves Eddy county line.
The potential fog area also includes the Caprock region, particularly around Clovis and Portales.
The National Weather Service identifies 2 a.m. through 8 a.m. as the most likely period for reduced visibility.
Pleasant Weather Continues Through Friday
Outside the localized fog threat, northern and central New Mexico will experience mostly sunny, mild and dry conditions through Friday.
Afternoon temperatures will remain near or slightly above seasonal averages, with Albuquerque expecting highs in the mid 60s.
Overnight temperatures across the region are forecast to remain approximately 5 to 12 degrees above normal.
Weekend Rain Chances Return
Precipitation chances are expected to return Saturday, Nov. 14, particularly across southern portions of New Mexico.
Forecast probabilities range from 10% to 40% in selected communities, with Ruidoso showing one of the higher chances.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts as the weekend approaches.