Albuquerque, NM – Light snowflakes drifted across the city at dawn, coating rooftops and foothills with a dusting of white as temperatures hovered near 34°F. Roads were slick in spots, especially on bridges and higher terrain, but conditions are already improving as the system responsible for the wintry start slides east.
According to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, scattered snow showers early today will taper by midday, leaving behind less than half an inch of accumulation in most areas. Clouds will clear gradually, giving way to brighter skies and calmer winds by this afternoon. The city warms into the upper 40s, offering a brief but welcome reprieve after a frosty start to December.
By Friday, sunshine dominates with highs in the mid-40s, then climbs further into the low to mid-50s over the weekend. Morning lows, however, will stay sharp — dropping to the low 20s Friday and upper 20s Saturday. Motorists should remain cautious early, as melting snow can refreeze overnight, especially along I-40 and I-25 corridors where shaded pavement traps moisture.
The pattern stays dry through early next week, with mild daytime warmth and cold, clear nights — perfect for holiday decorating, early morning runs, or seasonal shopping downtown. Long-range outlooks hint at a potential cooler, wetter stretch developing by mid-December, a reminder that winter’s grip is just getting started across the Southwest.
Five-Day Outlook (Albuquerque Metro):
- Friday: Sunny, high 47°F, calm wind.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 54°F, low 28°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 54°F, low 25°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high 56°F, low 28°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 58°F, clear evening.
