Sandoval County, New Mexico, Friday, October 16, 2026

“Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 12:00PM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Across the Northwest Plateau, areas around Farmington are not expected to fall below freezing, however, areas south of Burnham are likely to experience a freeze. Similarly, the Albuquerque Sunport and much of the northeast Albuquerque Heights will not experience a freeze, but areas around Belen, Los Lunas, the Albuquerque Valley and locations near Double Eagle Airport are likely to freeze.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

“High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 11:33PM MDT until October 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, east winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, South Central Highlands, and Upper Tularosa Valley. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 AM MDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will be at and below canyon openings along the central mountain chain.

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

“High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 9:27PM MDT until October 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, east winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, South Central Highlands, and Upper Tularosa Valley. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 AM MDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will be at and below canyon openings along the central mountain chain.

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

“High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 1:01PM MDT until October 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, east winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, South Central Highlands, and Upper Tularosa Valley. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

“High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 12:54PM MDT until October 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, South Central Highlands, and Upper Tularosa Valley. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel.

“High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 9:04AM MDT until October 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, South Central Highlands, and Upper Tularosa Valley. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel.

“High Wind Warning issued October 14 at 11:30PM MDT until October 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

* WHAT...East winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, South Central Highlands, and Upper Tularosa Valley. * WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 9 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will be at canyon openings in eastern Albuquerque and in Carrizozo.

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel.