New Mexico – Light rain drifts across Albuquerque this morning, softening the city’s edges and leaving a thin sheen on sidewalks as Thanksgiving travel begins to accelerate. The air feels damp and cool, and headlights reflect off the wet pavement as early drivers move cautiously through the metro.
According to the National Weather Service, showers will continue through the morning with a brief chance of thunderstorms around midday. These bands could bring heavier bursts of rain, creating slower travel along I-25 and I-40, especially during late-morning and early-afternoon peaks. Rainfall totals range from a quarter to a half inch, enough to cause localized puddling and longer airport lines as travelers push toward holiday destinations.
Winds shift gradually this afternoon as temperatures hold in the low 50s. A lighter round of showers may linger into the evening before skies partially clear. Cooler, calmer air settles in by Friday, bringing a quieter but still cloud-filled day near 57°. To be fair, the weekend begins on a milder note—but nationally, a Winter Tease is forming. Weather models hint at the potential for heavy snow from November 25 through early December across the northern Rockies, Upper Midwest, and interior Northeast. Anyone connecting through Denver, Chicago, or Minneapolis should watch for changing storm windows that could ripple through Thanksgiving plans.
Saturday turns mostly sunny and seasonable across Albuquerque, ideal for outdoor prep, travel staging, or early Christmas decorating. Sunday reintroduces showers, with a stronger chance through midday as cooler air deepens.
Five-Day Outlook for Albuquerque (Thu–Mon):
Today: Showers, isolated thunder; high near 51°.
Friday: Mostly sunny; near 57°.
Saturday: Mostly sunny; near 63°.
Sunday: Showers likely; near 52°.
Monday: Mostly sunny; high near 58°.
