NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Clouds are on the increase in Southern New Mexico with light rain showers, while they're not reaching the ground for most, are also falling part while moving to north because of dry air, but everywhere else north of I-40 is starting off mostly clear from clouds with light winds with even drier air with a few areas in the Rio Grande Valley to the south are experiencing one of the mildest mornings on this day in history; while northerly to westerly winds that are descending down the Sangre de Cristo Mountains are also providing a milder start compared to areas in the Western Mountains, the Four Corners, and the Northern Mountains, which are starting off mostly near or below the freezing mark. Forecast Continues Below Investigation: DWI cases Albuquerque officers and paralegal made disappear Crime: Santa Fe Police identify man who was killed in hit-and-run Don't Miss: Rio Rancho to review plans to redevelop old country club golf course Clouds will continue to be on the increase from the southwest as a high pressure system breaks down well to the east while a weak low pressure system moves in overhead, bringing very spotty showers with rumbles of thunder, but warm air is still in store with a wind switch from the southwest this afternoon as temperatures will reach the 70s and 80s for most with high 50s to the 60s in the high elevations of the Northern Mountains. Gustier showers with very spotty thunderstorms will continue in the high elevations and in South New Mexico this evening, but with one more brief push of even slightly warmer air from the Rio Grande Valley to the east tomorrow, unsettled weather to the north, with rain mixing in with wet snow in the high peaks of the Northern Mountains, will lead to the push of cooler air across New Mexico with westerly winds elevating the fire threat even more, as that trend will continue this weekend. ...read more read less