Freeze watch in effect Tuesday night

SANDOVAL COUNTY — It will be cold Tuesday night, according to the Albuquerque National Weather Service.

According to freeze watch alert, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21 degrees are possible in portions of central New Mexico, including Rio Rancho, from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

The service said frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

"Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain or allow them to drip slowly," it adds.

Rio Rancho Forecast

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Wednesday Night

Clear, with a low around 33.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 69.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 72.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 39.