Headline:
Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 1:01AM MDT until April 18 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Freeze Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 12:01am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as the low 20s possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, and northwest New Mexico.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
Instruction:
Take steps now to protect tender plants, pets, and those without
shelter from the cold.
To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
Area Description:
Northwest Plateau; Espanola Valley; Santa Fe Metro Area; Estancia Valley; Central Highlands; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Union County; Harding County; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov