As the sun sets on Election Day, we can sure be thankful for such a beautiful fall day. Wow, was it cold this morning! Our official low at the airport was 38, and Las Cruces dropped to a very cold 30! We’re in for more cold weather Thursday and Friday.
Weather Watcher Amruta Chaitanya
TONIGHT: The skies will be clear, and the winds will be breezy at times, out of the SW at 5-15 mph. We will not be as cold with a low of 42.
FORECAST: Wednesday will start out sunny but turn mostly cloudy through the afternoon. The SW winds will gust to near 35 mph by afternoon with the strongest gusts on the east slopes of the mountains. Wednesday’s high: 71. On Thursday, a significant winter-class low-pressure system moves into New Mexico. Expect cloudy skies, chilly winds, rain showers, and a high of 53. Friday will be partly to mostly cloudy with chilly winds. Friday’s high: 55. Saturday morning will clear and very cold with a low of 31. Saturday will be sunny with light winds and a high of 66. Sunday will be sunny and 73. Monday will be sunny with warm breezes and a high of 78. Tuesday will bring in some gusty winds, warming us up to 80.
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