NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Winter officially began at 2:20 AM this morning, but temperatures will continue to feel more like the middle of November in Albuquerque with highs getting close to 60°. Temperatures will also be warmer than normal for this time of year with sunny and dry weather across the rest of the state. Winds will pick up slightly in eastern New Mexico on Sunday afternoon, bringing even warmer weather to eastern parts of the state. This seasonably warm weather will continue into Monday and Christmas Eve. Forecast Continues Below News: New Mexico woman who killed 2 in wrong-way crash sentenced to life in prison Crime: FBI offers reward for information on gunman who killed ABQ tattoo shop owner Travel: Albuquerque International Sunport offering flights to Angel Fire Community: Albuquerque man looks to inspire kids facing homelessness A storm will scrape New Mexico on Christmas Day. This storm will not bring much in terms of moisture though. At best, a couple of inches of snow will be possible across the northern mountains, with a light mix of rain and snow down to some lower elevations in northern New Mexico and southwest Colorado. However, little to no accumulation is expected. Winds will be the biggest story with this storm, with westerly winds gusting as high as 45 mph in parts of the state. Temperatures will also remain mild, similar to what we’ve been experiencing lately. The storm quickly moves out next Thursday and temperatures will trend slightly cooler late next week.