Storms more widespread and cooler temperatures eventually

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Record-breaking heat occurred this weekend in parts of the region with more of that possible in the short term, but with more Monsoonal moisture returning, conditions will gradually change ahead.

Despite a few weakening showers around Durango, The Jemez Mountains, and The Sangre de Cristo Mountains this morning, mostly clear skies are present across the region with another mild start. From The Northern Mountains to the northern valley communities, temperatures are starting off in the 50’s and 60’s, while everywhere else is starting off in the 70’s. Conditions are a little bit humid in The Four Corners and even more humid in The Pecos River Valley, but most are starting off relatively dry.

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A high pressure system will remain strong to The Northwest as despite some moisture that will creep in from the south up into The Sacramento Mountains and into the northern third of the region, stagnant-enough air, combining with southerly surface winds, albeit light, will allow for temperatures to skyrocket this afternoon. Air quality, particularly around The Metro, will be relatively poor as a result with the sunburn risk being very high for all before any storms start to form. The widespread storms in Southern Colorado will be faster-moving to the east, some storms will be slow-moving in northern parts of The Land of Enchantment, and there will be the slight possibility of a few storms drifting south to the northern parts of The Rio Grande Valley, while a few storms near Ruidoso will drift to the southeast. The flash flooding risk will be generally low today, but a little more likely than yesterday with even more of a likelihood later this week.

More unsettled weather later this week will come in the form of the weakening high pressure drifting to the southwest, allowing for more tropical moisture in the atmosphere to generally produce more thunderstorms, lower high temperatures eventually, and stronger winds.

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