Albuquerque NWR Program Schedule

The Local Forecast   

Aired continuously. Forecasts are issued daily at 430 am and 430 pm and updated as required.

The local forecast airs around the clock...except when a warning is in effect.  The local forecast will then be removed from the programming cycle to allow pertinent information to be delivered concurrently with the hazardous weather conditions.

The local forecasts make up a Zone Forecast Package which the meteorologist prepares.  Numerous local forecasts may be broadcast from one transmitter, since the signal can cover a large area over which varying weather conditions often occur . If you can pick up the NOAA Weather Radio signal reliably, then you have access to National Weather Service forecasts for your area.

Hourly Weather Conditions   

Hourly weather conditions are broadcast on the hour, every hour.  Each of the seven transmitters broadcast   an area-specific roundup that includes observations in the immediate listening area and a more general, travelers roundup that includes sites along the major Interstates and neighboring states. 

The Extended Forecast   

The extended forecast is broadcast daily between 600 pm and 600 am and  covers the 3 to 5 day time period.  The extended forecast has been added to each zone in the Zone Forecast product.

State Weather Summary

Aired between 600 & 900 am, Noon & 300 pm, and 600 pm & 1000 pm.

The Weather Summary for New Mexico is prepared by our meteorologists three times a day. It provides listeners with an overview of the state's recent weather, along with highlights and noteworthy weather news across New Mexico.

The Short-Term Forecast

Aired at various times, updates range from every half hour to every three hours.

The National Weather Service issues a Short Term Forecast to keep you updated on expected weather conditions during the near term.

Warnings and Watches are broadcast immediately on NOAA Weather Radio and will affect the normal programming cycle.

Back to NWR page

Back to Main page