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Great weather expected for Balloon Fiesta opening weekend

Headline from KRQE Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Mostly quiet weather will stick around for the first weekend of Balloon Fiesta, with dry, warm, and calm conditions continuing into next week. It should be a beautiful first Mass Ascension Saturday morning! Northerly drainage winds may briefly pick up before launch, but wi…

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Quiet forecast finally in New Mexico as Balloon Fiesta nears (opens KOB 4)
Published Oct 1, 2026
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The weather is quieter over most of New Mexico with little to no rain chances likely Thursday, even if some places may be a little windy.
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Friday morning forecast: Pleasant weather expected for Balloon Fiesta (opens KOB 4)
Published Oct 2, 2026
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Dry weather and sunshine will return for most of New Mexico, while eastern and southeastern parts of the state could still see patchy drizzle and fog.
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Friday evening forecast: Dry weather ahead for first weekend of Balloon Fiesta (opens KOB 4)
Published Oct 2, 2026
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Dry weather and sunshine will cover much of western New Mexico and near Albuquerque, while rivers, streams and arroyos still run high after recent rain.
KRQE Albuquerque
Great weather expected for Balloon Fiesta opening weekend (opens KRQE Albuquerque)
Published Oct 3, 2026
KRQE Albuquerque's feed description
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Mostly quiet weather will stick around for the first weekend of Balloon Fiesta, with dry, warm, and calm conditions continuing into next week. It should be a beautiful first Mass Ascension Saturday morning! Northerly drainage winds may briefly pick up before launch, but wi…