Albuquerque, NM – Albuquerque residents can expect clear skies and warm temperatures through the weekend before a shift in the weather pattern brings storm chances early next week.
According to the National Weather Service, Thursday will be sunny with a high near 87, followed by mostly clear skies overnight with lows around 57. Similar conditions continue Friday and Saturday, with highs in the mid-80s and breezy afternoon winds expected.
Sunday will also remain dry and clear, but changes arrive Monday as a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms develops in the afternoon. Temperatures will still reach the mid-80s, though clouds may increase late in the day. Rain and storm chances continue into Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs dropping slightly into the lower 80s.
Winds will stay light today but are forecast to pick up Friday and Saturday, with gusts up to 20 mph possible. Overnight lows across Bernalillo County will stay comfortably in the 50s.
Travelers heading to Albuquerque International Sunport and outdoor visitors to events, including the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, should enjoy favorable weather through the weekend but prepare for possible interruptions next week due to storms.
