Albuquerque, NM – Christmas Day starts off with a mix of calm weather and dense fog in parts of eastern New Mexico, creating hazardous driving conditions for holiday travelers. Drivers along I-40 and nearby routes are urged to reduce speed and use low-beam headlights while visibility remains low this morning.
According to the National Weather Service, fog will clear by mid-afternoon as temperatures rise to 52°F under mostly sunny skies. However, a significant weather shift is expected late Thursday into Friday, with increasing cloud cover and a 20% chance of snow after midnight. Travelers should prepare for icy road conditions, especially in higher elevations near the Sandia Mountains and eastern plains.
Thursday will see highs near 54°F before a cold front brings overnight lows of 28°F and a slight chance of rain transitioning to snow. By Friday, cooler air will persist, with partly sunny skies and highs in the mid-40s.…