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Above Normal Temperatures, Strong Thunderstorms, Tropical Development Being Monitored

Well above normal temperatures are forecast to shift from the northern Plains through the Northeast U.S. over the long holiday weekend. A few strong to severe thunderstorm will be possible as well along with a potential for excessive rainfall. A tropical or subtropical depression could form off the Southeast U.S. coast over the weekend while drifting northward to northeastward. Read More >

 

Average first and last freeze dates of the winter for locations around
southern New Mexico and far west Texas.

**For locations with long periods of record, the current climate period from 1991-2020 is used**

Location 1st Freeze 32F or less 1st Hard freeze 28F or less
El Paso November 15 November 24 
Santa Teresa November 7 November 16
Cloudcroft September 27 October 7
Gila Hot Springs October 2 October 13

Las Cruces (NMSU)

November 11 November 18
Grant Cty Airport October 28 November 7
Truth or Consequences November 8 November 18
Deming November 4 November 12


 

Location Last Freeze 32F or less Last Freeze 28F or less
El Paso March 6 February 18
Santa Teresa March 18 March 8
Cloudcroft May 23 May 8
Gila Hot Springs May 23 May 8
Las Cruces (NMSU) March 11 February 27
Grant Cty Airport April 21 April 9
Truth or Consequences March 23 March 5
Deming April 9 March 19

 

**Last updated 12/1/24