NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Spring-like conditions with snowmelt and more-persistent winds are in store today before two storm systems later this week as while most northwestern areas are at or below the freezing mark, most areas from the Rio Grande Valley to the south and east are starting off milder with westerly winds sinking down the east slopes of the central mountains, creating an even warmer start in the east highlands compared to some of the counterpart valley-floor locations.
Forecast Continues Below
Very clear skies will continue for almost all areas for most of today as above-normal temperatures will be present for all with afternoon temperatures in the 60s and 70s for most, still a bit chilly still in some the northern mountains in the 50s for the most part, but around 80 degrees in parts of eastern to southern communities of New Mexico with a bit more of a breeze, the lower humidity, as well as the higher fire threat…