Albuquerque, NM – Residents across central and northern New Mexico are under a Freeze Warning tonight as temperatures are expected to plunge to as low as 27 degrees by early Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque.
The warning, issued Tuesday afternoon, affects the Middle Rio Grande Valley, including the Albuquerque and Santa Fe Metro Areas, as well as Guadalupe, Quay, De Baca, Lincoln, and Chaves Counties. The alert remains in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. MDT Wednesday.
According to the NWS, frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, harm sensitive vegetation, and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Some areas, particularly lower elevations along the Rio Grande, may see a hard freeze, while higher elevations such as the Northeast Heights could stay just above freezing.
Residents are urged to cover plants, bring pets indoors, and drain or insulate exposed pipes to prevent damage.
The weather service says temperatures will rebound later in the week, but another round of cold mornings is possible heading into the weekend.
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