ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Sandia Mountains glow faintly pink at dawn, framed by streaks of thin cloud drifting across a cool desert sky. The air feels crisp, the kind that hums with stillness before a change. A few isolated sprinkles linger early, but the bigger story comes later — a brief bout of storms before New Mexico’s skies return to classic late-fall calm.
According to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, today stays mostly dry, with highs around 75°F and light winds shifting south. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms develop Thursday afternoon, mainly east of the city and along the I-40 corridor. Rain amounts should stay light, but brief downpours and lightning could impact travel between Moriarty and Clines Corners.
By Friday, the system clears completely, leaving behind sunny skies and mild highs near 69°F. Winds stay gentle, and humidity dips again — ideal conditions for outdoor work, balloon flights, and weekend events across the Rio Grande Valley. Saturday and Sunday both look stunning, with highs climbing into the low to mid-70s under bright, dry air.
To be fair, October often teases with quick shifts, and this one’s no different. The short-lived moisture Thursday offers a welcome contrast before Albuquerque settles into a picture-perfect stretch. Longer-range models hint at a potential cool-down next week, but no winter weather signs are on the horizon yet.
For now, residents can expect a quintessential desert weekend — golden sunsets, chilly mornings, and deep blue skies stretching clean over the mesa.
Five-Day Outlook for Albuquerque, NM:
Wed: 75/50 – Mostly sunny; isolated sprinkles.
Thu: 77/50 – Scattered showers; isolated storms.
Fri: 69/43 – Sunny and calm.
Sat: 73/44 – Clear, mild.
Sun: 77/44 – Warm and sunny.
