Snow possible through Friday

SANDOVAL COUNTY — There is a chance of sleet and snow in Sandoval County this week.

Sandoval County issued a storm warning Jan. 7 ahead of the weather.

"Winter Storm Warning in Effect from 1/7/2026 at 11 PM to 1/9/2026 at 11 AM for Sandoval County," a social media post states.

Temperatures in comparison to December's heat will be lower and possibly low enough for snow this week.

According to Albuquerque National Weather Service, the chance of precipitation will be elevated starting Wednesday evening, continuing through Friday.

Rio Rancho Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30% chance of showers, mainly after 5 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 1 a.m. Low around 33. South wind 5-10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday

A chance of rain showers before 11 a.m., then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 1 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then rain showers likely after 2 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 49. West wind 10-15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday night

A chance of rain and snow showers before 11 p.m., then snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 10-15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 40% chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 15-20 mph.