More virga and dry thunderstorms are in store for Tuesday. Gusty winds are likely near any virga shower, and dry lightning strikes have the chance to start new fires. Little to no precipitation is likely to reach the surface in most of these showers and storms.
Light, beneficial precipitation is expected across northern New Mexico on Wednesday. A few inches of snow is likely above 9,500 feet in the northern mountains. There may be a few storms in north- central during the afternoon Wednesday as well.
Windy conditions are expected areawide Wednesday, and especially in eastern NM. Gusts may be as high as 50 mph. Hazardous crosswinds and reduced visibility in blowing dust are likely.