Record setting atmospheric moisture is moving out of New Mexico. Storm chances continue for parts of the state through Thursday when drier air returns.
There has been a record setting moisture in the atmosphere over New Mexico the last four days, thanks to the remnants of two tropical systems. Albuquerque set four record high daily dew points in a row. This has led to widespread rainfall, including life-threatening flooding in southern Colorado. Slightly drier air has started moving in back in today, but showers and storms have still been moving through the state.
Another round of showers and storms will likely develop overnight tonight and move north through central New Mexico. These showers will bring rain to northern parts of the state into early Wednesday morning. Scattered storms will stick around southern Colorado, likely bringing more flooding along the San Juan River. Showers and storms will continue across southern Colorado and northern New Mexico through Wednesday afternoon and evening, with the chance for a few storms in central and southern parts of the state as well. These will continue into early Thursday morning before much drier air moves in by the afternoon.
Westerly breezes will bring back much drier air Thursday into Friday. This will also bring in cooler temperatures statewide. Some areas in northern and western New Mexico, along with the Estancia Valley, will likely see their first freeze of the season Friday morning. High pressure builds over the state this weekend, bringing warmer high temperatures, but lows will stay chilly.
