New Mexico Weather Update: Isolated Storms to Persist Through Saturday; Drier Weather Ahead
Isolated storm chances will continue across parts of New Mexico through Saturday, with drier and hotter conditions expected to return statewide starting Sunday.
Wednesday afternoon saw the development of additional storms, particularly in the northern and western mountain regions, including the Sacramento and Manzano Mountains. The state has experienced a hotter day, with temperatures reaching near or above average for late July.
Thursday’s weather will mirror Wednesday’s, with isolated showers and storms likely to form in the western and northern mountains, as well as the central mountain chain. These storms are expected to drift southward into the evening, with temperatures remaining a degree or two higher than today.
Friday will bring the highest likelihood of thunderstorms, particularly in the Rio Grande Valley, where rain and storms may be more intense. Western and northern New Mexico, including the Sacramento Mountains, could experience heavier rainfall, raising the risk of burn scar flash flooding. Additionally, haze from wildfires in western Canada and the Pacific Northwest is expected to begin clearing out on Friday.
By Saturday, northwest and west-central New Mexico will start to dry out, but storm chances will persist in southern New Mexico, the central region, and northern and northeastern parts of the state. This will be the last significant chance for storms before a period of drier weather.
Starting Sunday, drier air will move into New Mexico, reducing rain chances across the state. High pressure will build over New Mexico beginning Monday, leading to a spell of dry and hot weather that will last through the middle of next week. However, more monsoon moisture is expected to return late next week.
