El Paso residents can look forward to a mostly sunny day today with temperatures reaching a high near 78 degrees, as the National Weather Service in El Paso reported. The morning's crisp air, with a dewpoint of 17°F and a modest northeast wind at 10 mph, will give way to a gentler breeze later in the afternoon. However, come tonight, there's a possibility of weather turning as a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms enters the forecast, primarily between 9 pm and 3 am.

For those making plans for the weekend, Saturday seems promising with clouds expected to clear up, leaving behind sunny skies and a comfortable high of 77. Despite the clear night that follows, the weather may take a turn on Sunday night. The National Weather Service indicates a 50 percent chance of showers with gusty winds reaching up to 26 mph. This might warrant digging out some rain gear and preparing for a windy end to the weekend.

Looking ahead into next week, Monday is set to be sunny, with the high temperature dropping slightly to near 62 degrees and wind speeds maintaining their presence, possibly gusting as high as 28 mph. The evenings will cool down steadily, with mostly clear skies throughout the week and overnight temperatures hovering in the 40s.

As for those already eyeing the latter half of next week, your patience will be rewarded with more sunshine and mild temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, we're looking at a consistent rise with highs reaching 71 by Wednesday. It’s not all clear skies though, a slight chance of showers might interrupt, with Thursday presenting a 20 percent chance of rain amidst an otherwise sunny day.