Phoenix, Arizona – A quieter and drier weather pattern is expected to settle across Arizona and New Mexico heading into mid-January, bringing below-normal precipitation and limiting the chances for rain and snow across much of the Southwest.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Arizona and New Mexico are favored to see below-normal precipitation during the January 9–13 period, while temperatures trend near to slightly above seasonal averages. This setup supports fewer storm systems moving through the region and longer stretches of dry weather.
Across the deserts of Arizona, including Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, and the lower Colorado River Valley, rainfall chances remain low, allowing for mostly dry conditions and minimal travel impacts along I-10, I-17, and U.S. 60.
In New Mexico, including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, and Roswell, precipitation chances also appear limited. Snow potential across higher terrain such as the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Mogollon Rim remains below normal for mid-January, reducing the risk for impactful winter weather on mountain roads.
Residents should remain mindful of chilly overnight temperatures, patchy morning frost, and localized valley fog where skies clear. Overall, the dry pattern is expected to persist into mid-January, though additional updates may be issued if storm tracks shift farther south later in the month.
