The city of El Paso, TX is seeing a change in weather as clouds gather to eventually take the town into a chilly 42°F morning. The National Weather Service has reported a humidity of 40%, with winds coursing from the northeast at 6 mph. Residents might feel the bite in the air as the wind chill brings temperatures down to 38°F, demanding warm layers for those stepping out early.
Last updated at 6:51 am MST, the barometer reads 30.04 in (1013.9 mb), with visibility reaching up to 10 miles despite the cloud cover. The day is expected to warm slightly with increasing clouds, predicting a high near 61 and a west wind traveling at a mild 3 to 8 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
As the evening approaches, the clouds should mostly clear, giving way to lower temperatures around 43°F. The wind, maintaining its westerly direction, will persist at speeds of 6 to 9 mph. The clear skies continue into Friday, which is expected to be sunny with a pleasant high near 65, as the west wind picks up slightly to 8 to 10 mph.
For those planning the weekend, the weather remains agreeable with partly cloudy evenings and sunny days. Saturday's forecast includes a high near 65, with the wind turning west-northwest around 7 mph. Following nightfall, temperatures will dip to around 41°F in a gentle west-northwest breeze.
The outlook leading up to the New Year continues the pattern of sunny days and mostly clear nights. Sunday and Monday promise highs rising to near 70 and 73 respectively, with light winds that may gust up to 20 mph come Monday. As the new year rings in, El Pasoans can welcome 2025 under mostly sunny skies and a high of around 61°F, a subtle signal for a hopeful start to the new calendar year.
