Dry & warmer before some New Mexico snow & cold

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Calmer winds for most and slightly lower temperatures are starting off across the majority of the region, except for parts of the Rio Grande Valley to southern areas, which are starting off slightly milder than yesterday morning because of slightly stronger northerly winds which are mixing the air around along the valley floors a little bit more. Record to near-record warmth will develop with the ridge of high pressure to the south allowing for dry air in place while st