A strong backdoor cold front currently pushing through eastern New Mexico will squeeze through the gaps of the central mountain chain tonight. There are good chances for wind gusts greater than 50mph, with some locations favored for higher gusts.
The 1st freeze of the season is expected for portions of northeast and east central New Mexico Friday morning. Remember to protect people, pets, plants and pipes!
A widespread first freeze of the season is expected for much of northern and central New Mexico Saturday morning. A Freeze Watch has been issued for most lower elevation zones.
A strong backdoor front will bring freezing temperatures to parts of northeast and east central New Mexico Friday morning. Widespread freezing temperatures are expected across much of northern and central New Mexico Saturday morning.
Below average temperatures through Sunday before milder and near average temperatures return Monday. Shower and storm chances return to western and central areas late Sunday spreading to all areas come Tuesday.