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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.

Partly Cloudy

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.49 in (1034.2 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 7:52 am MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Placitas NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 49. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 49. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Placitas NM
 35.31°N 106.38°W (Elev. 6398 ft)
Last Update:
5:01 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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