Headline:
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 12:00PM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Freeze Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 11:00am
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* 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.
Instruction:
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Area Description:
Northwest Plateau; Espanola Valley; Santa Fe Metro Area; Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Lower Rio Grande Valley; Central Highlands; South Central Highlands; Upper Tularosa Valley; Far Northeast Highlands; Union County; Harding County; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County; Quay County; Curry County; Roosevelt County; De Baca County; Eastern Lincoln County; Southwest Chaves County; San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov