Albuquerque, New Mexico – A cold snap could put gardens and outdoor pipes at risk early Easter Sunday as a freeze grips the Albuquerque metro.
According to the National Weather Service, a Freeze Watch remains in effect from late Saturday night through 8 a.m. Sunday for the Middle Rio Grande Valley, including the city and surrounding areas. Overnight lows could plunge to 29°F in some spots—especially west of Albuquerque—bringing a sharp, but brief, return to winter-like chill. Residents are urged to cover or bring in tender plants and protect outdoor plumbing before temperatures drop.
Though Sunday starts frigid, spring sunshine and a high of 68°F will warm the region by afternoon. Winds will stay light, and skies will remain mostly clear through the evening. This calm weather pattern holds through midweek, with highs rebounding to 80°F by Tuesday.
Drivers on I-25 and surrounding roadways should remain alert to patchy frost conditions Sunday morning, particularly in low-lying or shaded areas near the Rio Grande. No major precipitation is expected during the upcoming week, but temperature swings may continue to affect agriculture and early gardening plans.
🔍 Five-Day Spring Forecast for Albuquerque:
- Sunday: Sunny, high 68°F / low 38°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 77°F / low 42°F
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 80°F / low 48°F
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy, high 82°F / low 48°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 81°F / low 44°F
