Forecasters see signs of strong NM monsoons later this month after punishing snow drought and heat

A new drought outlook released Wednesday said conditions are shaping up for an "enhanced monsoon," potentially by later this month.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 536

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Wednesday that they see indications New Mexico and the rest of the Southwest could experience strong monsoon rains in the coming weeks, which they described as a reprieve from record-low snowpacks and above-average temperatures across the region.

Conditions for an “enhanced monsoon” in New Mexico have been developing for weeks, according to the NOAA Drought Outlook released Wednesday, including rising temperatures in the East …

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