New Mexico – Cold air clings to the Rio Grande Valley this morning, with breath visible and frost lining windshields. Light flakes may briefly mix in, signaling winter’s grip before a fast change arrives.
According to the National Weather Service, Albuquerque starts near 30 degrees with calm winds. A slight chance of snow showers develops later this morning, mainly producing little to no accumulation. Roads should remain mostly wet, though colder pockets could turn slick near sunrise.
Snow chances linger into tonight, especially after midnight, as clouds thicken and temperatures dip into the mid-30s. By New Year’s Day, precipitation transitions. A brief window for snow exists early, then rain showers take over as highs climb toward the low 60s. That warm-up limits winter impacts in the metro but may still complicate early travel.
Thursday night stays mostly cloudy with lows near the upper 30s. Friday brings a noticeable improvement. Any lingering showers fade before midday, skies brighten, and temperatures hover near 60. Winds increase slightly by afternoon, helping dry roadways quickly.
The first weekend of 2026 looks favorable. Saturday turns mostly sunny with highs near 60, while overnight lows drop near freezing again. Patchy frost remains possible on exposed surfaces early. Sunday continues the mild trend, reaching the low 60s under partly sunny skies.
While significant snow is not expected in Albuquerque, nearby higher terrain may see impacts. Drivers heading toward the Sandias or east along I-40 should stay alert for brief slick spots during colder periods.
Conditions remain fluid as systems shift across the Southwest. Are you seeing flakes, rain, or just cold air where you are this morning?
Five Day Outlook for Albuquerque, New Mexico
Today: Partly sunny, slight chance of snow, high near 57°F
New Year’s Day: Chance of snow early, then rain, high near 61°F
Friday: Slight chance of showers early, then sunny, high near 60°F
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 60°F
Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 62°F
