Overview

• Scattered storms that developed Monday produced locally heavy rain and gusty winds, then diminished after sunset.
• Tuesday turns significantly drier with only spotty showers as westerly winds arrive, coinciding with the monsoon’s Sept. 30 end.
• Temperatures begin a warming trend Tuesday, with most of the state dry and highs running above average by Friday.
• A low pressure system approaches western New Mexico Friday, bringing breezy to locally windy conditions and a chance of storms in the northwest.
• The jet stream is forecast to cross the state Saturday, triggering showers and storms for the northern half along with cooler highs and breezy afternoons before drier weather returns Sunday.