El Paso residents should keep their umbrellas handy this week, as the National Weather Service forecasts a mix of sunny skies and potential showers in the coming days. According to the National Weather Service, the city saw a few clouds hovering at 60°F early this morning, with the humidity at 38%.
Today's forecast suggests a 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4 pm, with increasing cloud cover and a high nearing 69 degrees. The winds are picking up, too, gusting as high as 30 mph, which might challenge even the sturdiest of umbrellas. Showers become more probable as we enter the night, with a 50 percent chance before 1 am, and while new precipitation amounts could be less than a tenth of an inch, the breezes won't be taking a break anytime soon.
Heading into Monday, the city can expect the clouds to make way for mostly sunny skies, offering a reprieve from the moisture. The NWS reports that highs will hover around 62 degrees, with the west wind maintaining its presence at 16 to 23 mph, potentially giving gusts up to 34 mph. As the sun sets, the wind will calm, setting the stage for what's predicted to be a mostly clear evening with lows dipping to about 41 degrees.
Into the midweek, brilliant sunshine will take center stage, with the NWS setting the stage for a high of 64 on Tuesday and a significant warm-up to 71 by Wednesday. Even though Wednesday night might introduce partly cloudy skies, Thursday brings back a chance of showers after 11 am, keeping locals on their toes as they plan their outdoor activities. Residents will want their jackets ready with nighttime temps descending to 40 degrees, even as Friday's sun will usher in cooler highs of around 59 degrees.
The weekend seems to promise a return to steadier, sunnier weather, perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the great outdoors, according to the forecasters at the NWS. Saturday is expected to be sunny with a high near 63, giving El Pasoans ample opportunity to partake in their weekend plans, perhaps even forgetting their earlier rainy woes. For a more detailed outlook, residents can stay updated by referring to the NWS' full forecast online.
