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New Mexico Weather Alert: Albuquerque Storms Through Oct 25
Albuquerque, NM – Repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms could bring a wet and unsettled weekend to the Albuquerque metropolitan area, with rain chances reaching 80% Saturday night, October 24.
By Sophie Caldwell · 2026-10-23T10:51:08.762Z
Albuquerque, NM – Repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms could bring a wet and unsettled weekend to the Albuquerque metropolitan area, with rain chances reaching 80% Saturday night, October 24. The approaching stretch of unsettled weather will also bring cooler afternoon temperatures, dropping from the mid 70s Friday into the upper 60s Saturday and Sunday. Residents across Albuquerque and surrounding Bernalillo County communities should prepare for changing conditions that could affect weekend travel, outdoor events and evening activities before drier weather returns Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, showers and thunderstorms are expected at several points between Friday and Sunday, with the highest precipitation probability arriving Saturday night. Friday carries a 60% chance of precipitation, increasing to 70% Friday night before returning to 60% Saturday. By Saturday night, the likelihood of showers climbs to 80%, making it the wettest period by forecast probability.
Rain and Thunderstorms Continue Into Saturday Night Friday begins with scattered showers and thunderstorms, followed by showers becoming likely during the afternoon. Additional thunderstorms are possible after 3 p.m., while temperatures reach approximately 75 degrees. Southeast winds of 5 to 15 mph are expected to become southerly during the afternoon, accompanying the changing weather conditions.
Rainfall amounts Friday are forecast to remain below one tenth of an inch in many locations, although thunderstorms could produce locally higher totals. The same general rainfall guidance applies Friday night, when showers remain likely and thunderstorms are possible. These amounts are preliminary and do not establish how much rain will accumulate throughout the weekend.
Saturday brings another round of unsettled conditions, with scattered showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread after 9 a.m. Afternoon temperatures are expected to reach only 69 degrees, approximately 6 degrees cooler than Friday. North winds of 5 to 10 mph are forecast to shift south during the afternoon.
The greatest rain probability arrives Saturday night, when showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected with an 80% precipitation chance. Temperatures fall to approximately 51 degrees, accompanied by southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph. The forecast does not specify severe thunderstorm hazards or establish a flooding warning for Albuquerque.
Weekend Travel and Outdoor Activities Could Be Affected Drivers traveling Interstate 25, Interstate 40 and other major Albuquerque area roads could encounter wet pavement and reduced visibility during periods of heavier rainfall. Thunderstorms may produce brief changes in driving conditions, particularly when precipitation becomes more concentrated.
Although no highway closures or traffic delays are confirmed in the supplied forecast, motorists should allow flexibility in travel plans during periods of showers. Outdoor gatherings, sporting events and recreational activities may also require adjustments, particularly Saturday afternoon and evening.
Sunday offers some improvement, although unsettled weather does not completely disappear. Scattered showers remain possible, with isolated thunderstorms developing after 3 p.m. The precipitation probability decreases to 40%, while afternoon temperatures reach approximately 66 degrees.
By Sunday night, showers become less widespread, with a 30% chance of precipitation before midnight. Skies are expected to become partly cloudy, and temperatures fall to approximately 44 degrees, setting up a cooler but quieter start to the new workweek.
Sunshine Returns Monday as Rain Chances Fade Monday, October 26, marks a notable improvement as mostly sunny skies return and temperatures reach approximately 67 degrees. Monday night turns mostly clear, with a low near 42 degrees, providing a break from the repeated shower chances of the weekend.
Tuesday and Wednesday continue the improving trend, with highs near 69 degrees and predominantly sunny conditions. A slight 20% chance of showers returns Thursday, although the available outlook does not indicate another widespread rain event.
For residents planning weekend activities, Saturday night remains the period most likely to bring rain, while Monday offers a considerably drier outlook.
Will the weekend rain change your plans around Albuquerque, or are you looking forward to the return of sunshine Monday?
Five Day Weather Outlook Friday 10/23: Scattered thunderstorms and showers become likely during the afternoon, with a 60% precipitation chance and high near 75 degrees; showers continue Friday night with a 70% chance of precipitation and low around 52 degrees.
Saturday 10/24: Showers and thunderstorms become likely after 9 a.m., with a 60% precipitation chance and high near 69 degrees; Saturday night brings an 80% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms, with temperatures falling to 51 degrees.
Sunday 10/25: Scattered showers and isolated afternoon thunderstorms remain possible, with a 40% precipitation chance and high near 66 degrees; showers diminish Sunday night, with a 30% chance before midnight and low near 44 degrees.
Monday 10/26: Mostly sunny skies return to Albuquerque with a high near 67 degrees, offering a welcome break from the weekend's unsettled conditions; Monday night turns mostly clear with temperatures falling to approximately 42 degrees.
Tuesday 10/27: Sunny skies dominate with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 69 degrees, providing favorable conditions for travel and outdoor activities; Tuesday night brings partly cloudy skies and temperatures falling to approximately 44 degrees.
Extended Weather Outlook Wednesday, October 28, is expected to remain mostly sunny with a high near 69 degrees. Wednesday night turns partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to approximately 45 degrees.
Thursday, October 29, brings mostly sunny skies, a high near 69 degrees and a 20% chance of showers. No additional rainfall amounts or thunderstorm probabilities are specified for that period.
The supplied National Weather Service forecast does not extend beyond Thursday, October 29, so conditions for October 30 through November 1 remain unconfirmed.