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Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 8:43AM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Freeze Watch · Lower Rio Grande Valley; Upper Tularosa Valley. Severe; possible; urgency: future.

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Bulletin issued: 16 October 2026 at 14:43 UTC
First saved by us: 15 October 2026 at 19:02 UTC
Last included in a daily record: 16 October 2026
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Source classification: Severe · Source update

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Issuer / area: NWS Albuquerque NM · Lower Rio Grande Valley; Upper Tularosa Valley
Certainty / urgency: Possible / Future
Message expiry (not hazard end): 16 October 2026 at 22:00 UTC
Forecast onset / end: 17 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC / 17 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC

Archived official description

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley and Upper Tularosa Valley. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Instructions in this archived message

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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16 October 2026 at 14:47 UTC
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Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 12:04AM MDT until October 17 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
After
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 8:43AM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
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16 October 2026 at 06:04 UTC
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16 October 2026 at 14:43 UTC
Effective from
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16 October 2026 at 06:04 UTC
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16 October 2026 at 14:43 UTC
Message expiry
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16 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC
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16 October 2026 at 22:00 UTC
Forecast end
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17 October 2026 at 14:00 UTC
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17 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC
Reported area
Before
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; South Central Highlands
After
Lower Rio Grande Valley; Upper Tularosa Valley
Source summary
Before
Freeze Watch · ~~Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; South Central Highlands.~~ Severe; possible; urgency: future.
After
Freeze Watch · Lower Rio Grande Valley; Upper Tularosa Valley. Severe; possible; urgency: future.
Official description
Before
* ~~WHAT...For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, and South Central Highlands.~~ * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other …
After
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley and Upper Tularosa Valley. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other …
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https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.634c614929d4a45d90b6d8d7e2ad084e665142a1.001.2
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https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8db90ea1e887450acbd604ec2a36453d89f3c61a.002.2
Bulletin issued: 16 October 2026 at 14:43 UTC
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16 October 2026 at 14:32 UTC
Version 60
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Reported area
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Lower Rio Grande Valley; Upper Tularosa Valley
After
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; South Central Highlands
Source summary
Before
Freeze Watch · ~~Lower Rio Grande Valley; Upper Tularosa Valley.~~ Severe; possible; urgency: future.
After
Freeze Watch · Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; South Central Highlands. Severe; possible; urgency: future.
Official description
Before
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, east winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley and Upper Tularosa Valley. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 AM MDT this morning. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will be at and below canyon openings along the central mountain chain.
After
* WHAT...For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, and South Central Highlands. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Official instructions
Before
Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
After
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.634c614929d4a45d90b6d8d7e2ad084e665142a1.001.2
Bulletin issued: 16 October 2026 at 06:04 UTC
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16 October 2026 at 14:32 UTC

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Reported area: Before
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; South Central Highlands
After
Lower Rio Grande Valley; Upper Tularosa Valley
Source summary: Before
Freeze Watch · ~~Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; South Central Highlands.~~ Severe; possible; urgency: future.
After
Freeze Watch · Lower Rio Grande Valley; Upper Tularosa Valley. Severe; possible; urgency: future.
Official description: Before
* WHAT...For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, and South Central Highlands. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
After
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, east winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley and Upper Tularosa Valley. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 AM MDT this morning. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will be at and below canyon openings along the central mountain chain.
Official instructions: Before
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
After
Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
External source link: Before
https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.634c614929d4a45d90b6d8d7e2ad084e665142a1.001.2
After
https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.634c614929d4a45d90b6d8d7e2ad084e665142a1.003.2

Bulletin issued: 16 October 2026 at 06:04 UTC

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Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 8:43AM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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