ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Dawn breaks over the Sandias, the sky a faint rose against the cool desert air. The streets glisten faintly under soft light as Albuquerque wakes to a calm start before the next round of late-fall changes. It’s a transition weekend — quiet now, but Sunday could bring showers that hint at the pattern shift across the Southwest.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque expects sunshine through much of today, with highs near 64°F before clouds thicken later tonight. By early Sunday, a low-pressure system sliding east from Arizona will bring scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, especially during the afternoon and evening. Roads could become slick for travelers heading along I-40 and I-25, so plan for slower driving conditions during the heaviest rain.
Rain chances fade by Sunday night as a ridge of high pressure rebuilds, leading to a string of sunny days across central and northern New Mexico through midweek. Monday’s high near 60°F marks the start of a mild, calm stretch — ideal for Thanksgiving travel preparations and outdoor errands.
Nationally, forecasters are tracking a major cold front expected to push across the U.S. beginning Thanksgiving Day, bringing heavy snow and below-normal temperatures from the Rockies to the East Coast. While New Mexico should stay dry, cooler air will spread south by the end of the week.
Five-Day Outlook (Albuquerque, NM)
- Sunday: Showers likely, high 55°F
- Monday: Sunny, high 60°F
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 57°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 62°F
- Thanksgiving Day: Sunny, high 59°F
