Albuquerque, N.M. – Drivers across central New Mexico should brace for a wet and stormy Monday, with scattered thunderstorms slowing traffic along I-25 and I-40. The unsettled weather marks the start of the week, but calmer, sunnier skies are just days away.
According to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, isolated showers will develop through the morning, with thunder possible this afternoon. Highs will reach near 78°F before storms taper tonight. Forecasters warn of slick roads and sudden visibility drops during heavy downpours. Motorists are urged to allow extra travel time and avoid flooded intersections.
By Tuesday, conditions improve with mostly sunny skies and highs around 80°F. Winds will remain light, but lingering wet spots could still cause minor driving issues on rural highways. The real change arrives Wednesday, October 1, when New Mexico rings in October with sunshine and highs in the low 80s, marking the start of a warm, dry stretch.
Residents can expect continued sunshine Thursday and Friday, with daytime highs climbing into the mid-80s. Nights will cool into the mid-50s, perfect for early fall evenings. Outdoor plans, including Balloon Fiesta preparations, should go smoothly later in the week.
Storm activity returns briefly today, but the pattern shifts quickly toward a clear, dry start to October. More advisories could be issued if thunderstorms redevelop, though the trend looks favorable for stable weather midweek and beyond.
Five Day Forecast for Albuquerque, NM
- Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, high near 78°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 80°F. Low 55°F.
- Wednesday (October 1): Sunny, high near 83°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 86°F. Low 57°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 87°F. Low 56°F.
