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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Albuquerque, Albuquerque International Airport (KABQ)

Lat: 35.04°NLon: 106.61°WElev: 5351ft.

Overcast

33°F

1°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.51 in (1034.1 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 9:52 am MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Tijeras NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Tijeras NM
 35.08°N 106.47°W (Elev. 6726 ft)
Last Update:
5:01 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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