New Mexico – A clear dawn spreads across the Rio Grande Valley, lighting Sandia Peak in soft gold while cool air settles over Albuquerque’s neighborhoods. Streets feel crisp and quiet, but a subtle shift in the breeze hints at a coming pattern change that could matter for early Thanksgiving travel across central New Mexico.
According to the National Weather Service Albuquerque office, today and Sunday stay mild and sunny, ideal for outdoor plans, early decorating, or pre-holiday errands. Light winds pick up later Sunday, especially near I-40 east of Tijeras, as moisture slowly increases ahead of a weak disturbance. Residents traveling early next week should keep an eye on Tuesday’s possible rain chance, which may expand across Bernalillo County.
According to meteorologists, clouds thicken Monday. Temperatures ease downward, marking the start of a cooler November stretch. Most areas remain dry during the day, but the atmosphere slowly moistens. To be fair, impacts stay low through Monday, yet the changing air mass sets the stage for Tuesday’s more meaningful shift.
According to early model guidance, Tuesday holds a 30 percent chance of showers. A Winter Tease is possible in higher terrain east of the city, where a few flakes may mix with colder pockets near Tijeras Pass and the Manzano foothills. No accumulation is expected, but any brief changeover could reduce traction on mountain routes and slow commuters as holiday travel accelerates.
The region cools further midweek with another small chance of light rain or a rain–snow mix Wednesday or Thursday. After all, November often ushers in these subtle swings before larger Thanksgiving systems arrive elsewhere across the West.
Five-Day Weather for Albuquerque, NM:
Sat: 74/40 – Sunny; light wind.
Sun: 71/38 – Mostly sunny; winds increasing late.
Mon: 62/33 – Mostly cloudy; cooler trend begins.
Tue: 62/36 – Chance showers; slight mix east of city.
Wed: 58/33 – Mostly cloudy; slight rain–snow chance.
