Rio Grande at Albuquerque
24 mi- Level
- 4.3 ft
- Flow
- 1,460 cfs
Forecast peak 2.9 ft Sat 6 AM
Reading from Sat 4:15 AM · NWS gauge page
Appearance
Starts in 58 min
Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
What
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Impacts
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
Additional details
Precautionary actions
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Areas: Far Northwest Highlands; Northwest Highlands; Tusas Mountains Including Chama; Jemez Mountains; Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Upper Rio Grande Valley; Espanola Valley; Santa Fe Metro Area; Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood; Estancia Valley; Central Highlands; South Central Highlands; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County; De Baca County; Chaves County Plains; Eastern Lincoln County; Southwest Chaves County
See it on weather.gov (opens in a new tab)Observed 4:35 AM MDT at K0E0
Overcast and 51°11°, storms ~6–2 AM (95%).
Today: low 46°8° (likely 45°7° to 48°9°), high 60°16° (likely 55°13° to 60°16°).
Now 51°11°
Cloudy
Light rain now, through the next 2 hours.
From forecast models
| Hour | Conditions | Temperature | Feels like | Precipitation | Wind | Humidity | Cloud cover | UV index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 5a | Cloudy | 48°9° (likely 46°8° to 49°9°) | 46°8° | 50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h | 95% | 86% | 0 |
| Sat 6a | Cloudy | 48°9° (likely 45°7° to 48°9°) | 46°8° | 80%, 0.16 in4.1 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 14 mph23 km/h | 97% | 81% | 0 |
| Sat 7a | Fog | 47°8° (likely 46°8° to 49°9°) | 43°6° | 80%, 0.16 in4.1 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 100% | 97% | 0 |
| Sat 8a | Fog | 49°9° (likely 47°8° to 50°10°) | 44°7° | 80%, 0.16 in4.1 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 15 mph23 km/h | 100% | 98% | 0 |
| Sat 9a | Drizzle | 52°11° (likely 49°9° to 52°11°) | 52°11° | 90%, 0.16 in4.1 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from SE, gusts 19 mph31 km/h | 99% | 95% | 1 |
| Sat 10a | Drizzle | 55°13° (likely 51°11° to 55°13°) | 55°13° | 90%, 0.16 in4.1 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from SE, gusts 22 mph35 km/h | 92% | 85% | 2 |
| Sat 11a | Thunderstorms | 57°14° (likely 50°10° to 57°14°) | 57°14° | 90%, 0.16 in4.1 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from SE, gusts 22 mph35 km/h | 86% | 94% | 4 |
| Sat 12p | Drizzle | 58°14° (likely 51°11° to 58°14°) | 58°14° | 100%, 0.17 in4.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from SE, gusts 22 mph36 km/h | 85% | 92% | 5 |
| Sat 1p | Thunderstorms | 59°15° (likely 53°12° to 59°15°) | 59°15° | 100%, 0.17 in4.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from SE, gusts 22 mph35 km/h | 83% | 88% | 6 |
| Sat 2p | Thunderstorms | 60°16° (likely 53°12° to 60°16°) | 60°16° | 100%, 0.17 in4.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 24 mph38 km/h | 80% | 65% | 5 |
| Sat 3p | Thunderstorms | 59°15° (likely 55°13° to 59°15°) | 59°15° | 60%, 0.17 in4.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 24 mph38 km/h | 84% | 86% | 5 |
| Sat 4p | Thunderstorms | 58°14° (likely 54°12° to 58°14°) | 58°14° | 60%, 0.17 in4.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from SE, gusts 25 mph41 km/h | 84% | 69% | 3 |
| Sat 5p | Thunderstorms | 57°14° (likely 53°12° to 57°14°) | 57°14° | 60%, 0.17 in4.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from SE, gusts 22 mph35 km/h | 83% | 49% | 2 |
| Sat 6p | Thunderstorms | 54°12° (likely 51°11° to 54°12°) | 54°12° | 90%, 0.22 in5.6 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from SE, gusts 19 mph31 km/h | 94% | 80% | 1 |
| Sat 7p | Thunderstorms | 52°11° (likely 50°10° to 52°11°) | 52°11° | 90%, 0.22 in5.6 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from SE, gusts 26 mph41 km/h | 98% | 81% | 0 |
| Sat 8p | Cloudy | 51°11° (likely 49°9° to 51°11°) | 51°11° | 90%, 0.22 in5.6 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from SE, gusts 25 mph41 km/h | 98% | 76% | 0 |
| Sat 9p | Rain | 51°11° (likely 48°9° to 51°11°) | 51°11° | 80%, 0.22 in5.6 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from SE, gusts 27 mph44 km/h | 93% | 87% | 0 |
| Sat 10p | Cloudy | 51°11° (likely 48°9° to 51°11°) | 45°7° | 80%, 0.22 in5.6 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from SE, gusts 23 mph38 km/h | 93% | 93% | 0 |
| Sat 11p | Clear | 50°10° (likely 48°9° to 50°10°) | 44°7° | 80%, 0.22 in5.6 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from SE, gusts 25 mph40 km/h | 94% | 54% | 0 |
| Sun 12a | Thunderstorms | 49°9° (likely 48°9° to 50°10°) | 44°7° | 50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from SE, gusts 22 mph36 km/h | 95% | 95% | 0 |
| Sun 1a | Cloudy | 49°9° (likely 48°9° to 50°10°) | 43°6° | 50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from SE, gusts 22 mph36 km/h | 95% | 96% | 0 |
| Sun 2a | Drizzle | 48°9° (likely 48°9° to 49°9°) | 44°7° | 50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 18 mph29 km/h | 96% | 98% | 0 |
| Sun 3a | Cloudy | 48°9° (likely 47°8° to 49°9°) | 44°7° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 21 mph33 km/h | 96% | 98% | 0 |
| Sun 4a | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 47°8° to 49°9°) | 44°7° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 16 mph26 km/h | 98% | 94% | 0 |
| Sun 5a | Showers | 47°8° (likely 46°8° to 49°9°) | 45°7° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 14 mph23 km/h | 98% | 85% | 0 |
| Sun 6a | Showers | 47°8° (likely 46°8° to 48°9°) | 44°7° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 13 mph22 km/h | 97% | 74% | 0 |
| Sun 7a | Showers | 46°8° (likely 46°8° to 48°9°) | 43°6° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 12 mph20 km/h | 100% | 85% | 0 |
| Sun 8a | Showers | 47°8° (likely 47°8° to 48°9°) | 44°7° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 13 mph21 km/h | 100% | 73% | 0 |
| Sun 9a | Showers | 50°10° (likely 48°9° to 51°11°) | 46°8° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 18 mph28 km/h | 97% | 51% | 1 |
| Sun 10a | Showers | 54°12° (likely 50°10° to 54°12°) | 54°12° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 17 mph28 km/h | 85% | 70% | 2 |
| Sun 11a | Showers | 56°13° (likely 53°12° to 56°13°) | 56°13° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 19 mph30 km/h | 75% | 67% | 4 |
| Sun 12p | Partly sunny | 58°14° (likely 54°12° to 58°14°) | 58°14° | 20% | 10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 23 mph37 km/h | 65% | 55% | 5 |
| Sun 1p | Snow | 60°16° (likely 53°12° to 60°16°) | 60°16° | 20% | 10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 28 mph44 km/h | 61% | 73% | 6 |
| Sun 2p | Cloudy | 60°16° (likely 54°12° to 60°16°) | 60°16° | 20% | 10 mph16 km/h from SW, gusts 28 mph45 km/h | 59% | 63% | 5 |
| Sun 3p | Sunny | 61°16° (likely 55°13° to 61°16°) | 61°16° | 20% | 10 mph16 km/h from SW, gusts 25 mph40 km/h | 57% | 26% | 5 |
| Sun 4p | Sunny | 60°16° (likely 49°9° to 60°16°) | 60°16° | 20% | 10 mph16 km/h from SW, gusts 27 mph43 km/h | 57% | 18% | 3 |
| Sun 5p | Sunny | 59°15° (likely 51°11° to 59°15°) | 59°15° | 20% | 5 mph8 km/h from SW, gusts 22 mph35 km/h | 57% | 10% | 2 |
| Sun 6p | Rain | 55°13° (likely 47°8° to 55°13°) | 55°13° | 20% | 5 mph8 km/h from SW, gusts 20 mph33 km/h | 65% | 54% | 1 |
| Sun 7p | Clear | 50°10° (likely 46°8° to 51°11°) | 50°10° | 20% | 5 mph8 km/h from SW, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 77% | 23% | 0 |
| Sun 8p | Clear | 49°9° (likely 46°8° to 50°10°) | 49°9° | 20% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 12 mph19 km/h | 80% | 19% | 0 |
| Sun 9p | Clear | 47°8° (likely 44°7° to 49°9°) | 47°8° | 20% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 12 mph19 km/h | 82% | 21% | 0 |
| Sun 10p | Clear | 46°8° (likely 43°6° to 49°9°) | 46°8° | 20% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 12 mph19 km/h | 84% | 14% | 0 |
| Sun 11p | Clear | 45°7° (likely 43°6° to 46°8°) | 45°7° | 20% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 9 mph14 km/h | 86% | 1% | 0 |
| Mon 12a | Clear | 44°7° (likely 42°6° to 46°8°) | 44°7° | 5% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 7 mph11 km/h | 88% | 0% | 0 |
| Mon 1a | Clear | 43°6° (likely 40°4° to 47°8°) | 43°6° | 5% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 7 mph11 km/h | 89% | 5% | 0 |
| Mon 2a | Clear | 42°6° (likely 39°4° to 47°8°) | 42°6° | 5% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 7 mph11 km/h | 91% | 4% | 0 |
| Mon 3a | Clear | 41°5° (likely 39°4° to 45°7°) | 41°5° | 5% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 93% | 4% | 0 |
| Mon 4a | Mostly clear | 41°5° (likely 38°3° to 44°7°) | 41°5° | 5% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 93% | 20% | 0 |
Morning
6 AM–noon
90% chance · 0.96 in24 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
100% chance · 1 in26 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
90% chance · 1.3 in34 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
50% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
Official NWS forecast
Today: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
20% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
20% chance
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Official NWS forecast
Day: A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 64.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 66.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
30% chance
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
30% chance
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
30% chance
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
40% chance · 0.03 in0.8 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
40% chance · 0.01 in0.3 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
30% chance · 0.02 in0.6 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
30% chance · 0.09 in2.2 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
30% chance · 0.04 in1.1 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
20% chance
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
30% chance · 0.02 in0.4 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
40% chance · 0.05 in1.2 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
40% chance · 0.05 in1.3 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
40% chance · 0.04 in1 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
30% chance
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
30% chance
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
30% chance
Evening
6 PM–midnight
30% chance · 0.05 in1.2 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
95% chance of rain, high 60°, low 46°.
Dry, high 61°, low 38°.
Dry, high 62°, low 38°.
Highs 51–66°; chance of precipitation on Friday, Sunday.
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No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.
Forecast peak 2.9 ft Sat 6 AM
Reading from Sat 4:15 AM · NWS gauge page
Reading from Sat 4:20 AM · NWS gauge page
What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.
About 73% less heating than a typical week.
Heating degree days, base 65°F
47, 17 and 5°F are the test points heat pumps are rated at. About 3 hours are near freezing and damp, when outdoor units defrost more often.
Dry air outside (dew point 46°F).
Sun, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Good stretch to open the windows.
Today’s expected high is 4°2° colder than typical.
Barton weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates
Sunrise 7:18 AM, sunset 6:18 PM.
Clouds most of the night (about 84% cover).
Waxing gibbous
96% lit · growing