NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The strongest storm system of the season, which has been deadly, has now entirely cleared the region well to the northeast as much more pleasant weather is ahead. Along with clearer skies, drier air, and lighter winds, radiational cooling has taken place this morning, as temperatures are ranging from the high teens to the low 50s across New Mexico. Forecast Continues Below News: Chaves County, Roswell face intense flooding; 2 reported dead Events: What’s happening around New Mexico October 18-24 Trending: From local gem to crime hotspot: Tewa Lodge will be closing after shooting The still strong upper-level low pressure system is spinning now in Iowa, leaving behind a trail of a little bit of lingering low-level moisture, but much drier air aloft. Mostly clear skies will ensue for most of the day and as temperatures will rise, west-northwesterly winds will pick up a little bit., drying out the atmosphere even more. From the morning school commute on into the afternoon, temperatures will eventually reach into the upper 50s, 60s, 70s, and lower 80s, back to above-normal criteria for this time of the year, allowing for some snowmelt in the Western Mountains, as well as the Northern Mountains. As the trough of low pressure continues to well away to the northeast with moisture well to the northeast of the Land of Enchantment, precipitation will be not be the big story at all as with the more pleasant weather ahead, temperatures will mostly be on the climb until a brief change ensues late this week.