El Paso residents can anticipate a steady climb in temperatures with sunny skies, according to the latest weather predictions. The National Weather Service reports a current condition of fair weather with temperatures standing at a cool 42°F (6°C) and a minimal humidity level of 16%. A gentle breeze from the east at just 3 mph adds a slight, but not biting, chill to the air.
Today's forecast, as outlined by the NWS and last updated at 6:51 am MDT, predicts a high of around 74°F with calm winds shifting west, reaching 5 to 8 mph by the afternoon. For those planning to enjoy the evening outdoors, the skies are projected to remain mostly clear, with temperatures dipping to around 48°F and a southwest wind blowing at a gentle 5 to 8 mph.
For the weekend, the sunny disposition holds. The forecast for Saturday promises a high near 81°F, accompanied by an increase in wind activity. The west wind speed is expected to rise from 5 to 10 mph to a stronger 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon, with potential wind gusts reaching as high as 36 mph. Saturday night will carry on the trend with mostly clear conditions, a low around 50°F, and persistent west winds that slow down from 19 to 24 mph early to 5 to 10 mph after midnight, though gusts may still reach 37 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Looking ahead to Sunday, NWS forecasts a high near 79°F under sunny skies with more modest winds from the west at 5 to 10 mph. The tranquility extends into Sunday night, partly cloudy with a low of around 52°F and the west wind shifting north-northeast after midnight. The calm weather pattern is expected to continue into the beginning of the next week. Monday's weather should greet us with sunny skies and a high near 81°F, while the wind maintains a gentle pace, from calm to west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
For those tracking the longer-term forecast, NWS predicts that the sunny trend should persist through Tuesday, with highs inching upward to around 85°F and winds light and variable. The evening might bring partly cloudy skies with a low nearing 60°F. Changes loom on the horizon, however, with Wednesday introducing a 20 percent chance of showers and a blend of sun and clouds leading to a high near 82°F. By Wednesday night, shower chances slightly increase to 30 percent amid mostly cloudy conditions and a low of around 59°F. Come Thursday, El Paso should return to mostly sunny weather, yet retain a 20 percent chance of showers with a high once again near 81°F.
