Freeze Warning Issued Ahead of Easter Weekend Warmup

Temperatures to dip below freezing Saturday morning before rebounding for sunny, mild holiday forecast.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 12:39am

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A sweeping, atmospheric landscape painting in muted tones of gray, white, and blue, depicting a vast, frozen field under a dramatic, cloudy sky, conveying the overwhelming power of the natural world.A looming winter storm system brings a brief freeze to New Mexico before giving way to a sunny and mild Easter weekend.Albuquerque Today

A Freeze Warning has been issued for parts of New Mexico, including the Albuquerque and Santa Fe areas, as temperatures are expected to drop into the 30s on Saturday morning. However, the cold air will be short-lived, with the Easter weekend forecast calling for mostly sunny skies and highs reaching the upper 60s to lower 70s across the region.

Why it matters

The freeze warning is an important heads-up for residents to protect sensitive plants and outdoor plumbing from the overnight chill, while the warmer forecast for the holiday weekend will allow people to enjoy outdoor activities like Easter egg hunts and family gatherings.

The details

The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Saturday, with temperatures expected to dip close to the freezing mark of 32 degrees in some areas. However, skies are expected to clear and temperatures will rebound quickly, with highs reaching the upper 60s in Albuquerque and the middle 60s in Santa Fe on Saturday. Easter Sunday is forecast to be partly cloudy with highs in the lower 70s in Albuquerque and upper 60s in Santa Fe.

  • The Freeze Warning is in effect from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
  • Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 60s in Albuquerque and middle 60s in Santa Fe on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
  • Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, is forecast to be partly cloudy with highs in the lower 70s in Albuquerque and upper 60s in Santa Fe.

The players

National Weather Service

The federal agency responsible for issuing weather warnings and forecasts for the United States.

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The takeaway

This weekend's weather pattern will require residents to be prepared for a brief freeze before enjoying a sunny and mild Easter holiday across much of New Mexico.