Albuquerque, New Mexico – The Sandia Mountains catch the first light of dawn this Veterans Day morning, glowing soft pink against a pale desert sky. Cool air settles near 45°F, and streets are quiet, still slick from dew. It’s a crisp, gentle start — and for now, New Mexico’s weather stays calm, bright, and seasonably warm.
According to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, highs will reach the low 70s today with mostly sunny skies and light afternoon winds. The mild pattern holds through midweek as high pressure keeps conditions dry and comfortable. Wednesday will mirror today with highs near 73°F and cool mornings around 35°F, perfect for parades, outdoor ceremonies, or late-fall yard cleanup.
By Thursday night into Friday, however, a weak Pacific disturbance drifts eastward, increasing clouds and introducing the first light rain chance of the week. Showers remain scattered but could briefly dampen commutes, particularly across I-40 and the Rio Grande corridor early Friday or late Friday night. While totals appear light — less than a tenth of an inch — the shift will bring cooler air, dropping highs to near 70°F by Friday and the mid-60s by Saturday.
This early-November transition marks the season’s first subtle hint of winter pattern changes for New Mexico. Temperatures next week may trend cooler still, as models hint at another trough deepening over the Southwest before Thanksgiving. For now, residents can count on several more dry, pleasant days before the weekend brings a few clouds — and a possible early sign of November rain.
