Mild Albuquerque weather gives way to windy weekend pattern change

Calm weather will shift across the Albuquerque Metro as gusty conditions move in this weekend. The upcoming system brings higher chances for rain and wind across parts of the state.

Morning temperatures across the Land of Enchantment dropped into the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s. Friday features blue skies and mild conditions. High temperatures will reach into the 70s and 80s.

Slightly breezy winds may persist today. Spotty showers and storms could hit high terrain in western and northern New Mexico. Overnight lows will fall into the 50s.

Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will bring an uptick in moisture and gusty winds this weekend. Isolated showers and storms may impact western New Mexico, southwest Colorado, and the northern mountains. Rain remains possible on Saturday and Sunday.

Stronger winds will spread across the Land of Enchantment over the next two days. A low-pressure system will then approach the Four Corners region. That system will also bring gusty winds by midweek next week.

The Balloon Fiesta forecast features better weather tonight and Saturday morning. Surface winds from the south make the box effect less likely tomorrow morning. Breezier winds may affect evening festivities on Saturday.

Sunday morning will bring breezier winds aloft to the Albuquerque event. Gustier winds will try to taper off by Sunday evening for the final day. Morning temperatures will sit in the 50s. Evening temperatures will reach the 70s.

The Albuquerque Metro experiences shifting weather patterns during autumn as seasonal storm tracks develop. Local terrain and regional pressure changes often influence wind speeds across valley floors.

Winds will shift through Sunday across central New Mexico. Conditions will remain unsettled into next week.