New Mexico — A cool, pale glow spreads across the Sandia foothills before sunrise as light clouds drift quietly over the valley. The air feels crisp, and the stillness hints at the bigger November pattern building over central New Mexico. Streets remain dry through the dawn hours, but the atmosphere is beginning to shift.
Residents heading out early for work or Thanksgiving travel planning should stay aware of timing changes later this week. Today brings calm, manageable weather with mostly sunny skies and highs climbing into the low 60s. Winds stay light, keeping visibility good across I-25 and I-40. To be fair, this is the simplest day of the upcoming stretch.
Tuesday stays mild but grows cloudier. Moisture increases during the afternoon as south winds pick up around the valley. Models hint at an early Winter Tease developing overhead, though temperatures remain far above freezing. Still, the warm-to-cool transition marks the start of a more unsettled phase.
By Wednesday, shower chances rise, and a few thunderstorms could form late in the day. Any storm producing heavier rain may slow traffic along I-40, especially toward Tijeras Canyon. Temperatures hold in the low 60s, but gusty outflow winds may briefly kick up dust west of the metro. A slight chance of showers persists into the evening. While no snow threat exists in the city, the higher peaks east of Albuquerque could see a very light rain-snow mix if temperatures drop faster than expected.
Thursday turns partly sunny and cooler, though travel remains smooth. Friday brings a quieter stretch with sunshine and highs near 60—ideal for errands, outdoor cleanup, and early holiday decorating.
The weekend stays mild and dry, a welcome pause before Thanksgiving week brings the next round of shifting travel weather across New Mexico.
