The National Weather Service reports that residents of El Paso, TX, can expect a sunny Christmas Day accompanied by patchy blowing dust later in the afternoon. After a chilly start at 39°F this morning, temperatures are forecasted to reach a comfortable high of 69°F. Initially from the east at 5 to 10 mph, the winds will shift to a brisk west-southwest gale of 17 to 22 mph. Gusts could soar as high as 32 mph, providing a bit of a tumult for any outdoor holiday activities.
As the evening descends, the skies will remain mostly clear, with the nighttime temperature hovering around 40°F. According to the National Weather Service, this pattern of clear skies and mild days will continue into the week, with increasing clouds anticipated on Thursday. Thursday's forecast promises a high near 62°F and light winds, while the night's low is expected to be around 44°F.
Friday will bring more sunshine and a high of 64°F, accompanied by west winds blowing at 7 to 14 mph. The clear spans of the heavens roll on into the evening with a partly cloudy night and low temperatures around 42°F.
The weekend outlook stays consistently sunny with highs oscillating in the mid-60s. Saturday's skies are to be clear as the sun gets its full share of the sky, and Sunday warms slightly to a high near 71°F. These days seem tailored for tranquil strolls or serene moments in the parks of El Paso. A calm wind on Saturday night might barely stir, leaving El Paso under a partly cloudy veil, and a low around 41°F. Tonight is mostly clear, with a low around 40. West wind 5 to 14 mph, provides continued assurance for those looking ahead.
Looking further ahead to the fresh week, El Pasoans will be greeted by a high of 72°F on Monday, and again, largely unfettered views of the cosmos come nighttime with a low of around 42°F. The forecast for Tuesday maintains the streak of sunny skies, with temperature predicted to be a high near 65°F.
