If the trend holds, forecasters say Albuquerque could finish in the top five longest periods without precipitation since record-keeping started more than a century ago.

The city’s record of 109 days was set back in 1902.

Eastern New Mexico is also dry, as Roswell is not far behind with nearly 70 consecutive days without precipitation.

Forecasters say that by Thursday and Friday, most areas of the state will see temperatures 5 to 15 degrees above seasonal averages.