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KEY MESSAGES

Issued at 1129 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2026 - Light rain showers and high terrain snow will gradually taper off through this afternoon and evening across southeast New Mexico.

- Tranquil conditions expected across northern and central New Mexico next week.

SHORT TERM

(This evening through Sunday night) Issued at 1129 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2026

Rain and high elevation snow showers continue across portions of southern NM this late Saturday morning due to the effects of a closed low near the bootheel of NM. The upper level diffluence over the southeastern corner of the state will slip further away throughout the afternoon, which will gradually end the precipitation. Clouds are likely to remain across the state through a majority of the day, before departing overnight. Given that cloud cover, as well as the light rain across portions of the area, high temperatures range from the mid 50s to low 60s across most lower elevation areas. Higher elevation areas will see high 40s to mid 50s. Through tonight, as precipitation ends but moisture remains, areas of low clouds and fog are likely to build in across portions of the Pecos River (primarily Santa Rosa southward) and in higher elevation valleys in western NM (including Grants and Gallup). Folks should be cautious if driving in low visibility areas and keep greater distance between vehicles. As the aforementioned low moves further south tomorrow, a region of subsidence will spread over our forecast area and bring about mainly clear and calm conditions. High temperatures will jump up a few degrees, with mid to high 60s in lower elevation areas and mid to high 50s in high elevation locations.

LONG TERM

(Monday through Friday) Issued at 1129 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2026

A fairly calm week is expected across our forecast area. Weak ridging builds in across the state for Monday and Tuesday, which allows temperatures to continue to climb. A few areas, primarily in eastern NM, may get back to 70F by Tuesday afternoon. The only notable weather feature is likely to happen Tuesday night/Wednesday morning in the form of a backdoor front pushing into eastern NM. Troughing across the central and upper Great Plains looks to break down and send this front towards us. At the moment, this front does not appear to be robust, with only brief gusts between 25-35mph favored. However, will need to watch where the 700mb jet is forecast to be, as if it's further west towards the NM/TX border as the GFS would like to suggest, this may increase winds along and behind the front. After Wednesday, stronger ridging looks to build in to end the work week, continuing the tranquil weather conditions across the state and bringing decent chances for near to above normal temperatures, especially low temperatures.

AVIATION

(18Z TAFS) Issued at 1036 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2026

Mid to high clouds remain over portions of southern NM this morning, with some MVFR conditions sprinkled in from localized low clouds and rainfall. These conditions may make it to KROW through about 20z, with a low chance of showers lingering thereafter. Higher elevation sites will see lower ceiling heights in southern NM, including KSRR. Overall, clouds will gradually erode away throughout the day today, with model guidance pushing a majority of the clouds out of the state by 03z. Low clouds are favored to remain in southeast NM along the Pecos River (KSXU to KROW) between 06-15z tonight, with a decent chance of MVFR to locally IFR conditions. Additionally, higher elevation valley locations in western NM, including KGUP and KGNT, have a chance for another round of late night/early morning low clouds and fog.

FIRE WEATHER

Issued at 1129 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2026

Critical fire weather conditions are not expected for the next several days. Light showers across southern and southeast NM, with isolated high elevation snow, will taper off through the afternoon and evening today. High pressure builds over NM through much of the week, bringing calm conditions and poor to fair ventilation rates. The exception to this will be a backdoor front across eastern NM Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Brief gusts up to 25-35mph are favored, but not expected to be widespread at the moment. Ventilation rates trend up to good across eastern NM Wednesday with the passage of the front, before decreasing through the latter half of the week.

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

Farmington...................... 33 61 33 60 / 0 0 0 0 Dulce........................... 27 62 29 62 / 0 0 0 0 Cuba............................ 33 58 33 60 / 0 0 0 0 Gallup.......................... 29 60 29 62 / 0 0 0 0 El Morro........................ 31 58 31 61 / 0 0 0 0 Grants.......................... 32 59 31 62 / 0 0 0 0 Quemado......................... 30 60 28 62 / 0 0 0 0 Magdalena....................... 37 57 36 60 / 0 0 0 0 Datil........................... 33 55 32 59 / 0 0 0 0 Reserve......................... 33 66 29 67 / 0 0 0 0 Glenwood........................ 35 70 35 68 / 0 0 0 0 Chama........................... 28 56 32 59 / 0 0 0 0 Los Alamos...................... 37 57 37 59 / 0 0 0 0 Pecos........................... 31 59 32 64 / 0 0 0 0 Cerro/Questa.................... 30 57 32 59 / 0 0 0 0 Red River....................... 26 52 29 56 / 0 0 0 0 Angel Fire...................... 17 57 18 62 / 0 0 0 0 Taos............................ 25 59 28 61 / 0 0 0 0 Mora............................ 31 59 32 65 / 0 0 0 0 Espanola........................ 33 63 32 65 / 0 0 0 0 Santa Fe........................ 35 58 36 60 / 0 0 0 0 Santa Fe Airport................ 34 60 33 60 / 0 0 0 0 Albuquerque Foothills........... 43 65 42 64 / 0 0 0 0 Albuquerque Heights............. 41 65 39 64 / 0 0 0 0 Albuquerque Valley.............. 38 67 38 67 / 0 0 0 0 Albuquerque West Mesa........... 40 65 38 65 / 0 0 0 0 Belen........................... 39 65 34 65 / 0 0 0 0 Bernalillo...................... 40 67 38 67 / 0 0 0 0 Bosque Farms.................... 37 66 34 65 / 0 0 0 0 Corrales........................ 39 66 37 67 / 0 0 0 0 Los Lunas....................... 38 66 35 65 / 0 0 0 0 Placitas........................ 41 63 39 63 / 0 0 0 0 Rio Rancho...................... 39 65 37 66 / 0 0 0 0 Socorro......................... 43 66 41 66 / 0 0 0 0 Sandia Park/Cedar Crest......... 36 59 36 59 / 0 0 0 0 Tijeras......................... 38 61 38 60 / 0 0 0 0 Edgewood........................ 34 61 33 63 / 0 0 0 0 Moriarty/Estancia............... 30 63 28 65 / 0 0 0 0 Clines Corners.................. 34 57 34 60 / 0 0 0 0 Mountainair..................... 34 59 34 61 / 0 0 0 0 Gran Quivira.................... 33 59 34 60 / 0 0 0 0 Carrizozo....................... 38 63 39 62 / 0 0 0 0 Ruidoso......................... 36 54 36 58 / 5 0 0 0 Capulin......................... 33 57 34 64 / 0 0 0 0 Raton........................... 29 60 30 66 / 0 0 0 0 Springer........................ 30 61 28 66 / 0 0 0 0 Las Vegas....................... 32 58 30 64 / 0 0 0 0 Clayton......................... 39 62 42 67 / 0 0 0 0 Roy............................. 34 59 32 62 / 0 0 0 0 Conchas......................... 39 64 37 68 / 0 0 0 0 Santa Rosa...................... 37 62 37 67 / 0 0 0 0 Tucumcari....................... 39 64 38 68 / 0 0 0 0 Clovis.......................... 41 65 41 67 / 0 0 0 0 Portales........................ 41 65 41 68 / 0 0 0 0 Fort Sumner..................... 40 64 38 65 / 0 0 0 0 Roswell......................... 41 62 42 65 / 10 0 0 0 Picacho......................... 40 61 41 66 / 5 0 0 0 Elk............................. 37 60 37 66 / 5 0 0 0

ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.