Weekend storm could hold snow for Sandoval County area

The Albuquerque National Weather Service announced Nov. 1 that snow may be in store for higher-terrain areas in the Sandoval County and northern parts of the state.

According to a release, light to moderate snowfall is likely in the higher terrain Sunday night through Monday. The first light snowfall of the season is also possible for lower-elevation areas down to 6,500 feet or possibly even 5,500 feet.

A backdoor cold front entering northeast New Mexico Sunday night may allow for snow and blowing snow to affect areas as far south as the I-40 corridor. Temperatures will be "marginally cold" in most lower-elevation areas, so travel impacts will be limited to low visibility and wet roadways. Temperatures will be cold enough in the higher terrain for slick and hazardous travel Sunday night and Monday, especially above 8,000 feet.

Rio Rancho's forecast looks to have a mix of rain and snow from Sunday to Monday. See the forecast below:

Sunday

Scattered showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind 5-10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday night

Rain showers likely before 3 a.m., then rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5-10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday night

Isolated showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.