Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Albuquerque, Albuquerque International Airport (KABQ)

Lat: 35.04° N Lon: 106.61° W Elev: 5351 ft.

A Few Clouds

47°F

8°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.37 in (1022.9 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 19 Mar 7:52 am MDT
Detailed forecast for

Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area

Rest Of Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds around 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around 15 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Friday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Saturday And Saturday Night
Clear. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in the upper 40s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Monday And Monday Night
Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the mid 40s.
Tuesday And Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the upper 40s.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.



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