Rain, Possible Snow Tonight and Tomorrow

Above, today in Six Mile Canyon/Cibola National Forest. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Today, I managed to take a drive into Six Mile Canyon.

While there, it started to sprinkle, which was my cue to start heading back home since I just cleaned the Jeep and don't want to get it all muddy so soon. We did have some light rain off and on during the afternoon.

Tonight is expected to have rain and snow showers that will continue for (at least) part of the day tomorrow. If there's any snow, it will likely melt before the day is over.

According to the Albuquerque Journal:

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Parts of New Mexico may see freezing temperatures and late-season snow as colder air arrives early this week. 

In a news release Sunday evening, the National Weather Service warned that “a big change in the weather is coming as we move through the next 24-48 hours.” 

Meteorologists said that the Continental Divide in western New Mexico may see minor travel impacts, but the heaviest snow was likely in the southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains south to the Clines Corners and Vaughn area.

The forecast for the Jamestown, New Mexico area by the National Weather Service for the next few days:

Tonight

Rain showers likely before 3am, then rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday

Rain and snow showers likely before noon, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 45. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday Night

Rain and snow showers likely before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 54.