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Operating as usual
Wed 10/21 | Near-record warmth continues today, coupled with some fog near the TX border from Clovis-Tucumcari-Clayton early this morning. Critical fire weather remains in the forecast for Thu as stronger westerly winds pick up.
Also, who's ready for actual Fall weather? We'll finally have a drastic prolonged cool down Sunday into early next week over most of the state. And, there are fair chances for much welcomed precipitation. #NMwx #NMFire #Drought
Tue 10/20 | The sun and warmth continues Wednesday, with critical fire weather still in the forecast for Thursday. Much colder air invades eastern NM Friday, with hope rising for widespread precipitation Sunday - Monday. #NMwx #NMFire
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Mon 10/19 | Calm weather remains tonight with some low clouds possibly forming again near the TX border Tuesday morning. Critical fire weather remains the main hazard for the week this Thursday. #NMwx #NMFire
Mon 10/19 | The Luna fire recently started in the high altitudes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains just north of Chacon this past weekend. This gif shows modeled near-surface smoke potential through midnight tonight. The thickest modeled smoke is in the green/yellow/red/purple colors, and looks to be a concern for nearby valley areas along the Mora River and Coyote Creek.
Mon 10/19 | It's a good start to the morning for most. Fog has developed over parts of far eastern NM to include Clovis, and is likely to redevelop Tue and Wed mornings. Dry, and warm weather remains the main story with Thu seeing a return of critical fire weather concerns as westerly winds increase.
Friday 10/16 | Calm weather continues tonight. Critical fire weather will be a concern through east-central NM Saturday afternoon. The eastern plains go through another temperature roller-coaster Sunday with things leveling out through most of next week. #NMwx #NMFire
Sunny to mostly sunny for Friday with cooler temperatures central and west. Breezy south to southwest winds are forecast for eastern New Mexico.
Thu 10/15 | Calm weather persists tonight and Friday. Dry, warm, and windy conditions return Saturday to produce critical fire weather concerns through east-central NM. #NMwx #NMFire
NOAA's seasonal outlook for this winter is out. Due in part from expected persistent La Nina conditions, a warmer and drier than normal season is expected. It's not good news concerning our current drought conditions. #nmwx
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Sunny. Much cooler and breezy across the east today. Slight cooling is forecast for central and western portions of the state.
Wed 10/14 | As winds subside for most areas after sunset, it remains windy through the eastern plains behind a backdoor cold front tonight. Much colder air swoops through the eastern half of the state Thursday where highs will be 20F-30F colder from where they were Wednesday. A few spots Thursday night could see their first freeze if they haven't yet thus far this season.
Very warm to hot and breezy to locally windy today. A few high clouds will continue over and just east of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Warm to hot, dry, and windy weather will combine to produce critical fire weather conditions through northwestern, east-central, and southeastern NM this afternoon.
A quiet calm night is ahead. As temperatures continue to warm on Wednesday, winds will also strengthen. Combined with dry conditions, critical fire weather will once again be a concern. A Red Flag Warning is in effect Wednesday for portions of eastern and northwest NM. Outdoor burning is highly discouraged!
[Image 1 Description: Map of northern and central New Mexico highlighting tonight's low temperatures. Temperatures will range from the 20's to 30's across western and northern New Mexico while ranging from the 40's to 50's across the lower Rio Grande Valley and the eastern plains.
Image 2 Description: A Red Flag Warning is in effect for east central New Mexico as well as the Northwest Plateau.]
Mon 10/12 | Calm weather tonight with temperatures warming back up through Wed. Critical fire weather on Wed across the eastern plains will precede a sharp cool down to end the work week. #NMwx #NMFire
A cold front moves through tonight which will lead to cooler overnight lows. Freezing temperatures will be possible across portions of northwest and northern NM. Be sure to protect your pipes, pets, and plants! Cooler temperatures are in store Monday, but highs will quickly rebound Tuesday & Wednesday.
[Image 1 Description: Image of northern and central New Mexico highlighting tonight's low temperatures. Temperatures will range from the 20's to low 30's across northern New Mexico while ranging from the 30's to 40's across central and eastern New Mexico.
Image 2 Description: Reminder to protect your pipes, pets, and sensitive vegetation from tonight's freezing temperatures.
Image 3 Description: Temperature matrix showing cooler temperatures on Monday that will quickly warm Tuesday and Wednesday. Another cool down arrives Thursday.]
Critical fire weather conditions are expected today across much of eastern New Mexico due to above normal temperatures, very low humidity, strong winds and an unstable atmosphere. Please avoid outdoor burning today! A weak front will push through the area tonight, allowing for slightly cooler conditions on Monday. A stronger front will arrive across the plains Wednesday night and early Thursday.
Quiet tonight, but changes are in store for the area on Sunday. Winds will strengthen areawide with the strongest winds expected across northern and eastern New Mexico with gusts near 50 mph. With the continued dry conditions, critical fire weather conditions will be a concern, particularly across the east. Outdoor burning is not recommended!
[Image 1 Description: Image of northern and central New Mexico highlighting tonight's low temperatures. Temperatures will range from the 30's to 40's across western New Mexico and the upper Rio Grande Valley while lows will be in the upper-40's and 50's across southern and eastern New Mexico.
Image 2 Description: Image of northern and central New Mexico outlining Sunday's expected weather conditions. Temperatures will be in the 70's to low 80's across western New Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley while reaching the 80's to low 90's across the east. Windy conditions are also expected with afternoon wind gusts near 50 mph.
Image 3 Description: Temperature matrix showing above average warmth continuing through Sunday. Temperatures cool briefly on Monday before warming back up by the middle of the week. Another cool down arrives Thursday.]
Well above normal temperatures will continue into Saturday. A cold front will start to move into NM on Sunday which will help produce windy conditions across much of the area. This combined with the continued dry conditions will help set the stage for critical fire weather conditions across the east. Temperatures will finally cool to near normal by Monday, but temperatures will climb again by the middle of next week.
[Image 1 Description: Image of northern and central New Mexico highlighting the above normal warmth. Temperatures will range from the 70's to low 80's across western New Mexico while reaching into the low 90's across the east.
Image 2 Description: Image of northern and central New Mexico outlining Sunday's expected weather conditions. Temperatures will be in the 70's to low 80's across western New Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley while reaching the 80's to low 90's across the east. Windy conditions are also expected with afternoon wind gusts of 30 to 40 miles per hour.
Image 3 Description: Temperature matrix showing above average warmth continuing through the weekend. Temperatures cool briefly on Monday before warming back up by the middle of the week.]
Thursday, October 8th
Well above normal warmth will put a few record highs in jeopardy again today. Mostly clear, but hazy, skies will prevail.
[Image 1 description: The map of northern and central New Mexico, shows above average warmth with many locations observing temperatures in the upper 70's to 80's across northern and central New Mexico.
Image 2 description: Temperature matrix, or table, shows that above normal warmth will persist through the end of the week for many select locations within northern & central New Mexico, before a cooling trend begins next week.]
Wednesday, October 7th
A warm Wednesday is in store with high temperatures climbing well above average. In fact, many areas will be near records for this date. Mostly clear skies and light to moderate breezes will prevail.
[Image 1 description: Map of northern and central New Mexico, showing that above average warmth will continue with many locations observing temperatures in the upper 70's to 80's across northern and central New Mexico.
Image 2 description: Temperature matrix, or table, shows that above normal warmth will persist through the end of the week for many select locations within northern & central New Mexico, before a cooling trend begins Sunday into Monday of next week.]
A quiet night is ahead with continuing hazy skies. The dry conditions with record highs looks to continue through the remainder of the work week. Unless you live near the NM/CO border, the dryness looks to continue. However, cooler temperatures look to be in store early next week!
[Image 1 Description: Map of northern and central New Mexico showing tonight's overnight low temperatures. Low temperatures will range from the 30's to low 40's across western NM and the mid-40's to low-50's across central and eastern NM.
Image 2 Description: Temperature matrix that shows above normal warmth persisting through the end of the week before a cooling trend begins Sunday and Monday of next week.
Image 3 Description: Precipitation matrix that shows dry conditions continuing through the end of the week. Slight chances for rain and snow are in the forecast for locales near the New Mexico and Colorado border Sunday and Monday of next week.]
Tuesday, October 6th:
Toasty temperatures are expected again today with some record highs possible in a few locations.
[Image 1 description: Map of northern and central New Mexico, showing that above average warmth will continue with many locations observing temperatures in the upper 70's to 80's across northern and central New Mexico.
Image 2 description: Temperature matrix, or table, shows that above normal warmth will persist through the end of the week for many select locations within northern & central New Mexico, before a cooling trend begins Sunday into Monday of next week.]
Mon 10/5 | Near-record to record warmth is on tap today. We'll see how hazy skies might limit forecast highs today, but a few spots will see their record highs in jeopardy.
For the Sandia/Manzanos and Gallinas Mountains eastward through the Estancia Valley to Clines Corners, windy, dry, and warm weather will produce critical fire weather conditions this afternoon. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect as a result for this area this afternoon. Winds calm tomorrow, but warm weather continues through the end of the week.
Sun 10/4 | Pleasant temperatures remain across northern and central NM today, with a few spots near AZ getting close to record highs. More record highs expected Monday as hazy skies linger for good portions of the forecast area. #NMwx
Despite a some gusty east canyon winds after today's cold front, it should be a good evening to walk the dog. 🐶
Temperatures rebound 5-15 degrees above normal into next week.
The 2020 monsoon season was a total bust for Albuquerque and much of the southwest U.S. The dew point temperature is one of many metrics used to monitor moisture surges of the southwest monsoon. Albuquerque saw the 3rd driest seasonal average dew point on record and the least number of days with an average dew point of 50° (June 1 - September 30). Dew point records are referenced back to 1947.
Dry, dry, dry. Look for temperatures to remain warm across the west while highs today will be a few degrees cooler across the east today thanks to a cold front currently moving through the area. Winds will be gusty today as well behind that front.
Another backdoor cold front will push into the eastern plains on Saturday, dropping temperatures closer to early October normals for the weekend. Otherwise, temperatures 5-15 degrees above normal will be the rule through next week.
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Sunny and warm will continue to be the story through the next week. A brief cool down arrives Saturday for the eastern plains thanks to a weak cold front. Otherwise, temperatures will remain above normal.
Overnight lows remain near normal, even after yesterday's backdoor cold front. Another backdoor cold front on Saturday night will result in cooler temperatures again for the eastern plains. Otherwise, drier and warmer than normal will be the main story through the weekend and into the middle of next week.
Cooler today, and again Saturday across the east. Otherwise, above normal temperatures will be the rule for the next 7 days. Precipitation chances still look to be non-existent for the foreseeable future. Rather, smoke and haze will make an appearance again, mainly across northeast NM.
Let's face it, the 2020 Monsoon was a bust. But did you know it was the worst since 2012 or 2011 for portions of the Albuquerque metro? Here's a look at the monsoon precipitation totals over the last 10 years. For more info, visit https://www.weather.gov/abq/northamericanmonsoon-abqmaps
Tuesday, September 29th:
Temperatures will be within a few degrees of seasonal averages today with mostly clear skies and light breezes. Enjoy the beautiful weather!
[Image 1 Description: It's a good day to get outside with high temperatures in the 60's in the mountains and 70's and low 80's elsewhere with light light winds. Enjoy it!;
Image 2 Description: Today will be sunny and warmer with high temperatures ranging from the 60's in the mountains to the 70's and low 80's in lower elevation valleys and plains;
Image 3 Description: High Temperature Outlook matrix shows temperatures hovering near to slightly above average through the rest of the week.]
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Smoke in the west, low stratus clouds in the northeast...here's what satellite imagery is currently seeing across New Mexico:
Sadly, twenty-three children were accidentally left inside hot vehicles and died in 2017. Don't think you could be so careless? Distractions don't just happen while inside a moving car. Twenty-three families will tell you it can happen to you. There are actions you can take to minimize the risk. -Set a reminder on your phone. -Create a visual reminder in your vehicle (place one shoe in backseat when child is with you). -Communicate regularly on whereabouts with spouse/childcare provider. http://noheatstroke.org/Heatstroke_Trends.pdf #heatsafety
Radar 5/2 3:40PM MDT Showers and thunderstorms will continue to favor western New Mexico through the early evening. Brief downpours and small hail will be possible. #nmwx
Today there are only a few high cirrus clouds streaming over (mostly northeastern) New Mexico. Let's rewind to last Wednesday and watch some low stratus clouds and snow showers form and dissipate over the Sandia mountains as an area of low pressure moved over the state!
Clouds are keeping it cool in central New Mexico...it's only 75 degrees as of 2pm in Albuquerque!
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 5am MDT Thursday for all of northeast New Mexico, including Angel Fire, Raton, Des Moines, Clayton, Las Vegas, Clines Corners, Santa Rosa, and Tucumcari. Be alert to ponding of water on roads and in low-lying areas. Fast and abrupt flows could also develop in normally dry creeks, arroyos, low water crossings, and river beds. Heed any warnings that might be issued later! #nmwx
It was an exciting Monday, June 26, 2017 at NWS Albuquerque as severe gap winds of 59 mph forced thunderstorms to develop across the area. A storm crossed directly over the Sunport and produced heavy rainfall and small hail. The 0.48" of rainfall was the greatest daily total since January 15, 2017!
The new GOES-R Series satellite has been producing some beautiful preliminary images. Check out this loop from today, revealing low level water vapor in the troposphere via the satellite's 7.34 micrometer channel. The GOES-R satellite is going to be a game-changer for meteorologists and weather forecasting due to its high spatial and temporal resolution! (Note: the imagery is still preliminary and non-operational at this time).
Although GOES-16 is still in the testing phase, the early imagery from the satellite continues to amaze. Below is a loop of the Mid-Level Water Vapor Channel (Ch 9) from this morning showing the southward progression of a backdoor front over the Eastern Plains. The high spatial and temporal resolution of the data allowed our aviation forecaster to more accurately predict the arrival of the front at some of WFO Albuquerque's aviation forecast locations. The increased imagery bands and resolution is allowing operational forecasters to see many phenomenon that have rarely been observed by operational weather satellites. It is anticipated that these improvements will greatly help both short term and long term forecasting over New Mexico. Some of the biggest short term improvements will be in severe weather forecasting and wildfire detection with GOES-16 being able to provide data as often as one minute at times. #NMwx #GOES16 The GOES-16 data posted on this page are preliminary, non-operational data and are undergoing testing. Users bear all responsibility for inspecting the data prior to use and for the manner in which the data are utilized.
High impact and rapidly changing weather can be expected across the area through Tuesday to include several hours of critical fire weather conditions for much of eastern New Mexico this afternoon. Potentially damaging winds are possible for parts of central and eastern New Mexico on Tuesday. Meanwhile, accumulating snow will return to the high terrain areas of the north and west beginning tonight where 6 to 12 inches are a good bet for areas near and above 7500 feet by Tuesday night. A warmer, drier trend will take hold the latter half of the week into the weekend as temperatures trend back to above normal.
Thunderstorms will stretch from the southwest mountains of New Mexico northeastward to the Sangre de Cristos and into the far northeastern plains of the state. Meanwhile, Roswell is projected to hit 100 degrees again; this would be the 37th time this year!
Radar loop of lastnight's storm that rolled over Albuquerque metro. The storm formed from several colliding outflow boundaries over northern Bernalillo county and pushed south. Outflow boundaries are waves of rain-cooled air pushing out from dying thunderstorm cells.
Here is a brief time lapse of the smoke plume from the Dog Head fire seen today (Wednesday, June 15th). The fire is in the Manzano mountains, southeast of Albuquerque and can be vividly seen from the Weather Forecast Office.
Time lapse video from the top of our Upper Air building looking SE at the Dog Head Fire throughout the afternoon today. Near the end, smoke from the North Fire to the SW moves in to obscure the sky and hide the Dog Head fire. Smoke from the North fire is currently causing hazy conditions across the Albuquerque area this evening.
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