The National Weather Service in El Paso delivers a partly cloudy sky with the current temperature standing at a cool 51°F this Christmas morning. With the calm of the wind and a relatively low humidity level of 43%, the holiday is ushered in with a gentle atmospheric touch according to the National Weather Service.
As families gather and presents are exchanged under the tree, the outside world holds a forecast of mostly sunny skies with temperatures expected to climb to a high near 74°F. The wind remains at a standstill, then modestly asserts itself from the west southwest at a mere 6 mph in the afternoon. Tonight's skyline will continue to be mostly clear as temperatures dip only slightly to a low around 52°F, with the wind's presence continuing to be minimal.
The calm and tranquility carry over into Friday with a sunny forecast predicting similar high temperatures. The weekend follows this pattern, showcasing mostly sunny days peppered with moments of passing clouds. Despite these mild rendezvous with the clouds, the warmth holds steady with Saturday highs again near 74°F and a slight uptick in wind speed in the morning.
Sunday brings a slight cool down to a high near 66°F. The wind picks up a bit more vigor, bringing west-northwest winds at a modest 6 to 9 mph with a nighttime draft that leans a bit chillier, marking a low around 40°F. The early week teases with the potential of rain and snow showers, the chance sitting at a shy 20% predictive models foresee Monday’s highs near 49°F and gusts peaking at 23 mph.
Residents should stay tuned for updates on the slight chance of precipitation as we approach Monday night, which could bring the winter whisper of rain and snow showers. Meanwhile, partly sunny skies bring a more definite promise for Tuesday, and a gradual warming trend leads us into the following Wednesday with high temperatures reaching near 60°F.
