Albuquerque, NM — Spring weather is shifting gears across central New Mexico as showers and cooler air arrive by Friday morning.
Drivers along I-25 through Albuquerque should plan for wet conditions and possible wind gusts beginning around 9 a.m. Friday. Rain could briefly mix with snow in the surrounding foothills by early Saturday. According to the National Weather Service, Thursday will offer a break in the unsettled pattern with mostly sunny skies and a high near 58°F. But clouds return Thursday night ahead of a more active system.
Showers become likely Friday morning, especially between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., before tapering off by afternoon. Winds from the southwest will reach 10 to 20 mph, reducing visibility at times for commuters and travelers on I-25 and surrounding routes. Friday’s high will reach near 62°F.
Rain is expected to linger into Saturday with a chance of snow mixing in overnight, especially near higher elevations. Saturday’s high drops to 52°F with overnight lows dipping to the upper 20s.
5-Day Albuquerque Weather Outlook:
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high of 58°F
- Friday: Rain likely early, breezy, high near 62°F
- Saturday: Rain/snow mix possible, high of 52°F
- Sunday: Sunny and dry, high of 70°F
- Monday: Warmer, sunny with a high of 74°F
Residents should monitor forecasts and use caution on the roads during morning commutes Friday and Saturday.
