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The New Mexico Department of Transportation said the southbound Montgomery on-ramp will be closed for about seven weeks. The closure beginning as early as May 17, will see also see impacts to Frontage Road. koat.com/article/albuqu…

🌤️ Albuquerque Weather Update – Monday, May 4, 2026 (MDT) Good morning, ABQ! Current Conditions: Pleasant start with temps in the mid-50s to low 60s, partly to mostly cloudy, and breezy south/southwest winds 10-20 mph. Today’s Forecast: • High near 80°F | Low tonight ~53°F • Mild & warm with breezy west/southwest winds (gusts 25-35+ mph, stronger near the mountains) • Isolated sprinkles possible but low chance (<20%) — most stay dry • UV Index Very High (8-10) — sunscreen & midday shade recommended Winds 🌬️ Stronger gusts today, especially this afternoon. Watch for localized blowing dust. No active watches/warnings for the Albuquerque metro. Sunrise 6:12 AM | Sunset 7:54 PM Air Quality: Good to Moderate. Tree pollen (juniper, oak, cottonwood) Low-Moderate — allergy folks stay aware. Top Tip: Best time for outdoor activity is morning to early afternoon before winds ramp up. Stay hydrated! Looking Ahead: • Tue: Cooler (~70°F), 50% chance of showers & thunderstorms, gusty winds • Wed: Sunny, upper 70s • Warming trend Thu-Sat with highs climbing to mid-80s A Pacific system brings a shot of moisture mid-week. Stay tuned! Sources: NWS Albuquerque, CABQ Air Quality

🌤️ Albuquerque Daily Weather Report – Sunday, May 3, 2026 (MDT) Current: 51°F, mostly clear, light winds. High ~76°F / Low ~45-50°F → Mild & pleasant with a warming trend! ☔ Chance of sprinkles late afternoon (mainly west of the mountains). Winds: SW 5-10 mph, gusty at times. No watches/warnings. Sunrise 6:13 AM | Sunset 7:53 PM Moon: Waning Gibbous (97% full) Air Quality: Good Pollen: Tree pollen Moderate-High — heads up allergy folks! Top Tip: Great morning for outdoor plans before any afternoon sprinkles. 7-Day outlook: Warmer Mon, then showers/storms Tue-Wed, then hot & dry. Stay safe & enjoy the sunshine, #ABQ! #NMWx

📍 Albuquerque Weather Update – Saturday, May 2, 2026 (MDT) Good morning, ABQ! 🌤️ Your NMCommunityWatch (@nm_es) daily report is here with the latest from NWS Albuquerque. Cool, showery start to the weekend — perfect for layers and staying flexible. Current Conditions (early morning): 🌡️ 47°F (feels like 42°F) ☁️ Overcast skies 🌬️ Wind E 12 mph Today’s Forecast 🌡️ High 68°F / Low 46°F → Cool & showery for early May ☀️ UV Index: Very High (7–9) — Wear sunscreen, hat & limit midday exposure 🌬️ Wind: Light (N 5 mph shifting S later) — No gusts or dust issues expected ☔ Precipitation: 20% chance of showers (mainly 9 AM–3 PM), slight chance of thunderstorms after 3 PM — light amounts at most Watches/Warnings ⚠️ None active for the Albuquerque metro area right now. Sun & Moon 🌅 Sunrise: 6:14 AM MDT 🌇 Sunset: 7:53 PM MDT (13 hrs 39 min daylight) 🌙 Moon: Waning Gibbous, 99.5% illuminated — nearly full, excellent evening visibility (sets ~6:24 AM) Space Weather 🛰️ Quiet today — no geomagnetic storms, solar flares, or aurora activity. Air Quality & Allergy Report 🌫️ AQI: Likely Good (latest data pending) — safe for everyone 🌿 Pollen: Early-May tree pollen (juniper/cottonwood) may be noticeable for allergy sufferers ✅ No dust, wildfire smoke, ozone alerts, or wood-burning restrictions today Today’s Top Tip Layers + light rain gear recommended. Best window for outdoor plans: early morning before any showers develop. Quick Takeaway: Enjoy the mild temps this weekend before a cooler, wetter pattern arrives mid-week. Stay safe, stay dry, and have a great Saturday, Albuquerque! What’s on your weekend agenda? Drop it in the comments 👇 #ABQWeather #NewMexico #NMCommunityWatch

It's May! To gear up for possible severe weather we are hosting 3 storm reporting and severe weather education webinars (SkyWarn) in the month of May. See the graphic below for the details on dates, times, and webinar information. More info here: weather.gov/abq/skywarn_sk…. #NMwx

🌤️ Albuquerque NM Weather Report – Thu Apr 30, 2026 (MDT) Current: 55°F, overcast, light SE winds. Today: High 77° / Low 47°. Mild day turning cooler & damper. Wind: Gusty east canyon winds tonight (up to 50 mph) — watch for dust. Precip: 30-50% chance showers/thunderstorms late today into tonight. 0.25-0.5” possible. No active watches/warnings. Sunrise 6:16 AM | Sunset 7:51 PM Moon: Waxing Gibbous, 97% full — bright tonight. Air Quality: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (PM10) — limit outdoor time if sensitive. Pollen: Medium Juniper/tree pollen. Top Tip: Get outdoor activities done this morning before winds & showers arrive. Secure loose items tonight. 7-Day Outlook: Cooler & showery Fri, then warming & drier through next week. Full details: weather.gov/abq #Albuquerque #NMWx #ABQ

Visitors to the Sandia Mountains need to be aware of a major forest management project in the area that will result in extended closures near the crest. newsradiokkob.com/2026/04/27/san…

🌤️ Albuquerque Weather Update – Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (MDT) Sunny & breezy day ahead! Current: ~50-55°F, dry air, light winds. High: 78°F | Low: 46°F 🌡️ Winds: W 10-15 mph (gusts stronger east) Precip: 0% chance — bone dry Fire Risk: Elevated — no sparks, stay safe! 🔥 UV: Extreme (11) — full sunscreen, hat, shade midday ☀️ AQI: Moderate Pollen: Juniper (tree) at Medium levels 🌿 Sunrise: 6:18 AM | Sunset: 7:49 PM Moon: Waxing Gibbous, 94% illuminated 🌙 7-Day Outlook: Dry & pleasant today-Wed (highs near 80°). Big change Thu-Fri with widespread showers & mountain snow. Rain relief coming late week! Top Tip: Best for morning hikes or outdoor time before winds strengthen. Hydrate in the dry air 💧 Stay safe & enjoy this beautiful spring day, New Mexico! #ABQwx #NMWeather What are your plans today? 👇

🌤️ Albuquerque Weather Report – Monday, April 27, 2026 (MDT) Current Conditions: Sunny, 72°F (feels like mid-60s), breezy W/SW winds 10-15 mph with higher gusts possible this afternoon. Today’s Forecast: • High: 74°F | Low: 43°F • Mild & pleasant spring day, dry with plenty of sunshine • UV Index: Very High (8-10) → Wear sunscreen, limit midday sun • Wind: Breezy afternoons, minor dust possible • Precip: 0% chance ⚠️ Active Alerts: • Wind Advisory (breezy conditions) • Fire Weather Watch (high fire risk — use extreme caution with any open flames) Sunrise: 6:19 AM | Sunset: 7:49 PM Moon: Waxing Gibbous (88% illuminated) Air Quality: Monitor for dust with breezy/dry conditions. Sensitive groups should limit prolonged outdoor exposure. Pollen season active — tree pollen likely medium-high. Top Tip: Perfect morning for a hike or outdoor activity before winds pick up. Stay fire-safe! Stay safe and enjoy the sunshine, ABQ! 🌞 #AlbuquerqueWeather #NMWx #FireWeather

Here are the top wind gust reports from around central and northern New Mexico this afternoon. #NMwx

Winds taper off later today, then breezy conditions remain Monday and Tuesday. Rapid fire spread will be possible across eastern NM as well. Increasing chances for precipitation for much of the state later this week, with potentially widespread rain and mountain snow. #nmwx

🌬️🔥 ALBUQUERQUE WEATHER ALERT – Sunday, April 26, 2026 High 78°F • Low 42°F Mostly sunny & pleasantly warm… but strong winds incoming! Wind Advisory + Red Flag Warning 11 AM – 8 PM MDT • Southwest winds 20–30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph • Blowing dust likely after 3 PM (reduced visibility) • Critical fire weather — very high risk of rapid fire spread Today’s Top Tip: Get your outdoor time in early morning (before 11 AM) before winds and dust pick up. Secure loose objects, avoid all outdoor burning/fireworks, and limit exposure if you have breathing issues. Stay safe ABQ! #ABQ #NMWeather #RedFlagWarning #WindAdvisory #BlowingDust

Active Wildland Fires in New Mexico – April 25, 2026 Update 🔥 Two notable fires are currently burning in the state: Tusas Fire (San Miguel County, west of Sapello) • 233 acres, 39% contained • Started April 22 in timber fuels • Handlines largely in place; containment improving • NM 266 closed to non-residents (residents proceed with caution) • No structures damaged Hummingbird Fire (Gila National Forest, Catron County) • 221 acres, 0% contained • Lightning-caused April 20 in remote wilderness • Burning in steep terrain with heavy dead fuel from prior fires • 165 personnel assigned; air support active • No structures threatened Year-to-date: ~436 fires burning over 30,400 acres on state & private lands. Fire danger remains elevated in northern and southwestern NM. Dry conditions + wind = watch for new starts. Stay informed: → nmfireinfo.com → inciweb.wildfire.gov (filter NM) → nmfireviewer.org (interactive map) Check local alerts and obey road/closure orders. Report smoke or new fires to authorities. #NMFire #Wildfire #NewMexico

⚠️ Strong winds expected this weekend High winds can cause downed power lines and outages. Stay safe and learn how to prepare before the weather arrives: 👉 PNM.com/wind-safety

🌤️ Albuquerque Daily Weather Report – Sat, Apr 25, 2026 (MDT) Current: 63°F, mostly cloudy, breezy W 16 mph Today: High 79° | Low 45° — mild & pleasant spring day UV: 8 (Very High) — sunscreen + hat recommended Wind: SW 5-15 mph (gusts later), breezy with possible light dust Precip: 0% — bone dry Fire Weather Watch for NE/east-central NM this afternoon/evening (dry + windy = high fire risk). Stay vigilant with sparks! Sunrise: 6:22 AM Sunset: 7:47 PM Air Quality: Monitor for dust/smoke from distant fires. Sensitive groups — limit heavy outdoor exertion if air looks hazy. Top Tip: Great day for outdoor plans early — practice fire safety (#OneLessSpark). Stay safe, ABQ! #ABQWeather #NMWx

Strong winds and critical fire weather conditions will return to some areas daily until Tue of next week. Critical conditions most widespread today as gusts peak up to 55 mph, and especially Sun as damaging winds gust up to 65 mph in spots. Lightest winds on Fri. #NMWx

🌤️ Albuquerque Daily Weather Report – Monday, April 20, 2026 (MDT) Current Conditions (~5:40 AM): 54°F, mostly cloudy, light E wind ~3 mph. Feels dry & cool this morning. Today: High 78°F / Low 48°F — mild & pleasant with a slight warming feel. 🌡️ Partly sunny, then isolated showers/thunderstorms this afternoon/evening (20% chance). Mostly dry — expect virga or very light rain at best. Possible erratic gusts up to 50 mph + patchy blowing dust with any storms. Low risk of dry lightning. Wind: Light early, becoming breezy south. Watch for gusty/erratic winds from storms. UV: Very High (8+) — ☀️ sunscreen, hat & shades recommended midday. Sunrise: 6:28 AM | Sunset: 7:43 PM (13h 15m daylight) Moon: Waxing Crescent, ~12% illuminated — thin crescent visible low in the west after sunset. Space Weather: Quiet today. No significant geomagnetic activity, flares, or aurora potential. 🌫️ Air Quality & Allergies AQI: Moderate (typical early spring ozone/PM). Sensitive groups — limit heavy outdoor exertion if symptoms appear. Pollen: Juniper low; early tree pollen is the main trigger. No “OK to Burn” update yet. Possible localized dust from storm gusts. Top Tip: Get outdoor time in this morning before any afternoon gusts or isolated storms develop. Great for a walk or light hike! 7-Day Outlook (warming then fire weather concerns): • Tue: 84°F / 51°F — mostly sunny, slight precip chance • Wed: 84°F / 49°F — sunny, gusty winds + elevated to critical fire danger • Thu: 78°F / 45°F — sunny, continued fire risk & strong winds • Fri–Sun: 76–79°F — mostly sunny, breezy Trend: Warmer mid-week, then critical fire weather Wed–Thu across much of NM due to strong winds + low humidity. Stay spark-aware! No active watches/warnings for ABQ metro right now, but monitor for blowing dust & dry lightning today. Stay safe, ABQ! What’s your plan for this mild spring day? 🌵 #AlbuquerqueWeather #NMWeather #ABQ #NWSABQ

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Wildfires don’t have to be nearby to impact you. Smoke can travel far and change conditions quickly: • Check air quality before outdoor plans. • Keep windows and doors closed if smoke is heavy. • Have a plan to go indoors if conditions worsen. Stay aware, even from a distance.

🌞 Good morning, Albuquerque! Sunday, April 19, 2026 – MDT Daily Weather Snapshot Current Conditions (early morning at ABQ): 43°F • Feels like 38°F • Fair/Clear skies • Light N wind at 8 mph • Humidity 27% Today’s Forecast: ☀️ Sunny and mild with a high near 76°F Low tonight around 49°F Light & variable winds becoming south 5–10 mph in the afternoon. Perfect spring vibes — comfortable for outdoor plans! 🌬️ Wind & Fire Note: Breezy conditions possible later in the week. High fire danger today in the Northeast Highlands & Plains (Red Flag Warning in effect there). Central ABQ area remains lower risk, but stay fire-smart with dry vegetation. 🌅 Sunrise: 6:29 AM MDT 🌇 Sunset: 7:42 PM MDT (13 hours 13 minutes of daylight) 🌙 Moon: Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated) — thin crescent visible low in the east after sunrise. 🛰️ Space Weather: Moderate G2 geomagnetic storm ongoing — minor impacts possible at high latitudes only. No local effects expected. Air Quality: Typically Good this time of year (no ozone action day reported). Tree pollen (juniper/cottonwood) may be active — watch for allergies if you’re sensitive. Today’s Top Tip: Great day for a hike, bike ride, or patio time! Enjoy the mild temps before winds increase mid-week. 7-Day Trend: Dry & sunny pattern continues with warming temps. Gusty winds and elevated fire risk return Wednesday–Thursday. Isolated dry storms/virga possible Monday. Stay safe and enjoy the beautiful New Mexico spring! 🌵☀️#ABQwx #NMwx