New Mexico – A crisp, blue dawn spreads across the high desert as the Sandias glow faintly pink and cool air settles in the Rio Grande Valley. Dry leaves skip along neighborhood streets, hinting at the calm start before a subtle shift arrives by late Sunday. Residents planning errands, outdoor work, or early holiday travel should watch the sky after sunset Sunday as scattered showers begin forming west of Albuquerque.
According to the National Weather Service Albuquerque office, today and Saturday will stay mild and mostly sunny with light winds and highs in the lower 70s. The agency notes that a weak disturbance sliding across the Four Corners will trigger a late-Sunday shower chance, mainly after dusk, with the best coverage along I-40 east of the city. While confidence remains modest, the pattern may mark an early sign of colder air aiming for New Mexico next week.
According to meteorologists, temperatures dip slightly Sunday night as clouds thicken across Bernalillo County. Models hint at a potential rain-snow mix by Tuesday morning in the foothills if colder air deepens enough to support a brief wintry changeover. Snow remains unlikely in the city, but the early-season signal suggests a “Winter Tease” before Thanksgiving. Drivers should watch for slick patches in higher terrain near Tijeras Canyon.
For now, residents can take advantage of the steady November sunshine for leaf cleanup, trail runs, or early Christmas light setups. After all, mid-November often pivots quickly in New Mexico, and this weekend’s quiet pattern may precede a sharper cooldown later next week.
Five-Day Forecast for Albuquerque, NM:
Fri: 73/40 – Mostly sunny; light winds and mild air.
Sat: 74/41 – Mostly sunny; calm and seasonable.
Sun: 69/38 – Mostly sunny; slight rain chance late west of town.
Mon: 62/33 – Mostly sunny; cooler morning air.
Tue: 61/34 – Light rain/snow mix possible early; partly cloudy later.
