Autumn Temperatures Starting

Above, a view looking towards Gallup from East Blue Cedar Loop. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The weather in Jamestown, New Mexico is rapidly shifting into autumn.

This morning, it is about 43° outside. I had to fire up a space heater for the first time since last spring. We'll be getting snowstorms before we know it. Officially, autumn doesn't begin until September 23.

But, we'll be getting some monsoon weather for a little while, at least. It rained here yesterday, which is a big help for the trees and plants outside. Speaking of which, since the nighttime temperatures are dropping, I'll have to bring the jade plant back indoors. The temperatures almost killed it last winter.

According to the National Weather Service:

Today

Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Saturday

Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.