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Weather alerts in New Mexico today: does anything affect me?
Latest official NHC advisory: Friday, October 16 at 6:00 PM MDT. We check every 10 minutes.
National Weather Service
Official Freeze Warning, High Wind Warning in effect for New Mexico.
What it means
- Freeze or cold: protect sensitive plants, pets and outdoor pipes. In extreme cold, dress in layers, limit time outdoors and use space heaters and generators safely.
Always follow your local National Weather Service office and local officials. Details below.
Hurricane Trudy · Category 1
Trudy would pass 720 miles from Las Cruces; there are no official watches or warnings for New Mexico.
The center of Trudy would pass about 720 miles away around Wednesday, Oct 21, 12 PM MDT, as a tropical depression (25 mph).
What to do
- There are no official watches or warnings for your area from this storm.
- Rain and surf can still reach far from the storm: follow your local National Weather Service office.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Simon · Tropical depression
Simon would pass 775 miles from Las Cruces; there are no official watches or warnings for New Mexico.
The center of Simon is now 775 miles away and the forecast takes it farther away.
What to do
- There are no official watches or warnings for your area from this storm.
- Rain and surf can still reach far from the storm: follow your local National Weather Service office.
Official weather alerts for New Mexico
Freeze Warning until Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM MDT
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 7:51PM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
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; Chaves County Plains; Eastern Lincoln County; Southwest Chaves County; San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands
Full text from the National Weather Service
FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM MDT SATURDAY
* WHAT...Subfreezing 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.
Instructions: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Official NWS page · NWS Albuquerque NM
Freeze Warning until Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM MDT
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 6:40PM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Davis Mountains
Full text from the National Weather Service
FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ TO 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ SATURDAY
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties. In Texas, Davis Mountains. * WHEN...From 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ to 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instructions: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Official NWS page · NWS Midland/Odessa TX
High Wind Warning until Sat, Oct 17, 12:00 AM MDT
High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 6:40PM MDT until October 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Full text from the National Weather Service
HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TONIGHT , ESPECIALLY GUADALUPE PASS... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ TO 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ SATURDAY
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, especially Guadalupe Pass, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ to 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instructions: Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Official NWS page · NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Freeze Warning until Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM MDT
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 6:40PM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Full text from the National Weather Service
HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TONIGHT , ESPECIALLY GUADALUPE PASS... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ TO 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ SATURDAY
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, especially Guadalupe Pass, northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ to 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instructions: Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Official NWS page · NWS Midland/Odessa TX
High Wind Warning until Sat, Oct 17, 12:00 AM MDT
High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 11:40AM MDT until October 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Lowlands of the Bootheel; Uplands of the Bootheel
Full text from the National Weather Service
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust at times. For the High Wind Warning, east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...New Mexico Bootheel. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Instructions: Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Official NWS page · NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
3 advisories and statements
Wind Advisory until Sat, Oct 17, 12:00 AM MDT
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 11:40AM MDT until October 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley
Full text from the National Weather Service
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust possible at times. For the Wind Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Southwest New Mexico. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Instructions: Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Official NWS page · NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory until Sat, Oct 17, 12:00 AM MDT
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 11:40AM MDT until October 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin
Full text from the National Weather Service
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Southwest New Mexico. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Instructions: Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Official NWS page · NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory until Sat, Oct 17, 12:00 AM MDT
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 11:40AM MDT until October 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Upper Gila River Valley; Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Eastern Black Range Foothills; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range
Full text from the National Weather Service
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT
* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Southwest New Mexico. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Instructions: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Official NWS page · NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Storm Prediction Center · today's severe-storm outlook · issued 1 h ago
None of these cities are inside today's thunderstorm or severe-storm areas.
Official SPC Day 1 Convective Outlook (NOAA), valid until Sat, Oct 17, 6:00 AM MDT. It shows the chance of severe storms in the area, not a warning for your street. SPC outlook
U.S. Drought Monitor · map of October 13
80% of New Mexico is in drought, including 8.3% in extreme or exceptional drought.
Share of the state's area. Updated every Thursday by the U.S. Drought Monitor (National Drought Mitigation Center, USDA and NOAA). Drought builds over weeks and months: one rainy day rarely ends it.
Your city: how close Trudy would pass
| City | Official status | Would pass | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | No official watches or warnings | 720 mi | 21 Wed, 12 PM |
| Roswell | No official watches or warnings | 830 mi | 21 Wed, 12 PM |
| Albuquerque | No official watches or warnings | 910 mi | 21 Wed, 12 PM |
| Santa Fe | No official watches or warnings | 960 mi | 21 Wed, 12 PM |
| Farmington | No official watches or warnings | 1015 mi | 21 Wed, 12 PM |
Distance between the city and the nearest point of the forecast track of the storm's center. Wind, rain and surf reach far beyond the center.
Weather in New Mexico now
What is normal in October in New Mexico
changing season Dry, windy days keep wildfire risk high, and the first snowstorms arrive in the mountains.
El Niño is under way, and NOAA expects it to be strong (NOAA, October 8, 2026).
In New Mexico and the southern Rockies it tends to bring more winter snow; the northern Rockies tend to be warmer and drier.
These are general tendencies: every year is different, and your local forecast comes first.
Typical climate per NOAA and regional weather services. It describes the season, not the forecast for a given day.
Where will it rain most? Forecast by city
Total rain each day, in inches. Wettest cities first.
| City | Tomorrow | Sunday | Monday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 0 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Albuquerque | 0 | 0 | 0.31 |
| Santa Fe | 0 | 0 | 0.08 |
| Las Cruces | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roswell | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Automatic forecast from a computer model (MET Norway, data CC BY 4.0). Not an official alert: for watches and warnings, follow National Weather Service.
What do the inches mean?
As a rough guide: under a quarter inch in a day is light rain; 1 to 2 inches is a heavy downpour; more than 2 inches in a day is very heavy rain that can flood low-lying areas and roads.
Several rainy days in a row saturate the ground: even a modest storm can then cause flash flooding and rising rivers.
Official sources for New Mexico
Emergency: 911