NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Seasonably cold air is this big story this morning, but with a high pressure system building in from the south, the sinking and compressing of the air with clear skies will allow for big temperatures jumps in the short term before the next weather pattern change. Along with very clear skies with dry air and light winds for now, radiational cooling has taken place this morning, as temperatures are ranging from near the high single digits to the low 40s across New Mexico, a bit chilly compared to normal to start off the morning for this time of the year. Clear skies will ensue for most of the day and as temperatures will rise, southwesterly winds will pick up a little bit more, drying out the atmosphere even more for most will the elevated fire weather risk, especially in southwestern areas. From the morning school commute on into the afternoon, temperatures will eventually reach into the high 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and low-to-mid 70s, close to if not slightly above normal for this time of the year for most, warmer than yesterday, allowing for even more snowmelt in the mountains, especially in the surrounding lower-elevation communities. Out in front of our next storm system this weekend, the next couple of days will be warmer, drier, and windier, then some precipitation will ensue later Saturday into early Monday with temperatures dropping, setting the stage for a possible quick-hitting storm system by the middle of next week.