Residents in El Paso experienced a gray start to their morning, with the National Weather Service reporting overcast skies and temperatures hovering around 45°F as of 6:51 a.m. MDT. The humidity was noted at 74%, alongside a northeast wind blowing at 14 mph, according to the National Weather Service. As the day unfolded, the forecast suggested showers and a potential thunderstorm before making way to isolated showers between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
The NWS predicted an 80% chance of precipitation today, with new rainfall amounts ranging between a quarter and a half an inch possible. Those venturing outdoors might want to bundle up as the wind chill could make temperatures feel closer to 39°F, especially with gusts peaking up to 23 mph. Tonight, skies are expected to clear up partly, with lows tapering to around 35°F, and wind speeds decreasing after midnight.
Looking ahead, the forecast for Sunday brings the promise of sunshine and higher temperatures near 59°F, with the tranquility of the weather set to continue into the early week. Calm winds will shift south-southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. As we approach mid-week, El Paso residents can anticipate a steady climb in mercury with temperatures reaching into the high 80s.
For those planning their week, the weather appears to remain consistently fair. "Sunny, with a high near 69," was the outlook for Monday by the NWS, indicating a gradual warm-up. With south winds expected to gently flow at around 5 mph in the afternoons, the evenings are predicted to stay mostly clear, with temperatures in the mid-40s. Tuesday and Wednesday nights offer clear skies, and by Friday, El Paso could see highs approaching 90°F, signaling an early taste of summer warmth to come.
