Albuquerque, N.M. – Cool desert air settled over central New Mexico before sunrise today, leaving cars glazed with dew and mountain peaks glowing under a pale orange sky. Drivers along I-25 will start their weekend in ideal travel weather, but a crisp chill will grow stronger each night as the region edges closer to its first deep cold of the season.
According to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, high pressure will dominate through Monday, keeping skies clear and winds light. Daytime highs will reach the low 70s this weekend before slipping back toward the mid-60s on Monday. Lows will fall near or below freezing in the valley, especially around the Rio Grande basin and East Mountains, where calm air will allow frost to form in sheltered spots.
Gardeners and outdoor workers should protect late blooms or exposed pipes as overnight lows dip below 35°F. Campers and early travelers should prepare for brisk mornings and slower vehicle starts in higher terrain. Despite the chill, roads across central and southern New Mexico will remain dry and ideal for Veterans Day travel plans.
Early next week, a gradual pattern shift may pull cooler air southward, hinting at the first widespread frost across northern New Mexico by midweek. For now, it’s a calm stretch to enjoy late-fall sunshine before the next winter tease settles in later this month.
Five-Day Outlook for Albuquerque, NM
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 72°F. Calm winds.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 63°F; low near 32°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high 66°F; low 36°F.
- Tuesday (Veterans Day): Mostly sunny, high 72°F; low 38°F.
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy, high 70°F; low 40°F.
