NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Seasonably cold air is this big story this morning, but with a high pressure system building in from the south, the sinking and compressing of the air with clear skies will allow for big temperatures jumps in the short term before the next weather pattern change.
Along with very clear skies with dry air and light winds for now, radiational cooling has taken place this morning, as temperatures are ranging from near the high single digits to the low 40s across New Mexico, a bit chilly compared to normal to start off the morning for this time of the year.
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Clear skies will ensue for most of the day and as temperatures will rise, southwesterly winds will pick up a little bit more, drying out the atmosphere even more for most will the elevated fire weather risk, especially in southwestern areas…