Cooler air moving into central New Mexico, combined with clear skies, will drop Albuquerque’s temperatures to near 35 degrees Friday night into Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
Friday is expected to be sunny with a high near 65 degrees. Under mostly clear skies Friday night, the temperature will drop to around 35. Saturday should also be sunny, with a high near 66.
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Temperatures will be milder after Saturday. Forecasters say Sunday will start mostly cloudy, then turn sunny with a high near 69, before a low around 47 that night.
The Weather Service advises residents to wear warm layers on early-morning outings, bring sensitive plants indoors or cover them, and protect exposed outdoor plumbing, especially in surrounding communities and higher elevations.
What's Next
Temperatures will moderate after Saturday, with a high near 69 on Sunday, as central New Mexico shifts toward more typical fall weather.
Why It Matters
Freezing or near-freezing mornings can damage sensitive plants and exposed outdoor plumbing.
Editor’s note: Updated Nov. 1, 2026. This story was revised to cite the National Weather Service forecast it is based on. Learn how Brant.One reports in our editorial standards.
