Albuquerque, NM – A sharp early-season cold snap will drop temperatures below freezing across large swaths of the Four Corners, Southern High Plains, Central Plains, and Western New York tonight (Tuesday, Oct. 28) into Wednesday morning, Oct. 29.
According to the National Weather Service, Freeze Warnings are in effect for:
- Texas & New Mexico (South Plains/Permian/Lea Co.): Lows 25–30°F from 2–10 a.m. CDT/MDT, including Lubbock, Amarillo area counties, Marfa Plateau, Davis & Guadalupe Mountains.
- Colorado (Front Range, Canon City, Baca, Grand Valley, Four Corners): Lows 12–25°F, 10 p.m.–10 a.m. MDT; Grand Junction/Durango zones 22°F.
- Kansas & SW Nebraska (Goodland/Dodge City areas): Lows 23–28°F, 9–11 a.m. MDT/10–11 a.m. CDT end times; additional Freeze Watch Wednesday night.
- Arizona (Little Colorado River Valley/Chinle/Painted Desert): First freeze for many valleys, mid-20s to low-30s, 11 p.m.–8 a.m. MST.
- Western New York (Niagara–Monroe–Northern Erie): Upper 20s to near 30°F, 9 p.m.–9 a.m. EDT, slightly milder near Lake Ontario.
Impacts: Frost and hard freeze conditions could kill gardens/crops, damage unprotected outdoor plumbing and sprinkler systems, and pose risks to pets and livestock. In the Guadalupe Mountains, a concurrent High Wind Warning (gusts to 55 mph) may compound travel issues overnight.
What to do tonight:
Wrap or drain exposed pipes; allow a slow drip on vulnerable lines. Cover or bring in plants, and bring pets indoors or provide warm, dry shelter. Irrigation systems should be drained and insulated. Drivers may encounter slick spots near high terrain by daybreak.
