WWUS75 KABQ 160701 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 101 AM MDT Thu Apr 16 2026 NMZ201-217-218-222-223-228>233-162215- /O.NEW.KABQ.FZ.A.0002.260418T0600Z-260418T1500Z/ Northwest Plateau-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County- Guadalupe County- 101 AM MDT Thu Apr 16 2026 ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as the low 20s possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and northwest New Mexico. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants, pets, and those without shelter from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain or allow them to drip slowly. && $$ 24