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El Paso Braces for Chilly Mornings and Sunny Afternoons, MLK Day to See Mostly Sunny Skies

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Published on January 16, 2026
El Paso Braces for Chilly Mornings and Sunny Afternoons, MLK Day to See Mostly Sunny SkiesSource: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Keeping an eye on the skies, the National Weather Service in El Paso, TX, indicates that a few clouds are lingering with temperatures currently at 37°F. As residents bundle up against the brisk conditions, with a wind chill dipping to 33°F, the NWS forecasts a turn towards sunnier skies. According to the National Weather Service, the area can expect a high of 63°F today, as the wind shifts from west-northwest to east-southeast in the afternoon.

In their detailed forecast, the NWS projects a continuation of mostly clear nights, with temperatures hovering around the upper 30s. Tonight, specifically, the low is anticipated to reach around 37°F, with calm winds gradually evolving into a gentle northeast breeze at approximately 5 mph. On the lookout for the weekend weather, El Pasoans can anticipate consistent sunshine, with Saturday's high near 62°F and Sunday's just a notch below at 61°F.

As the nation commemorates Martin Luther King Day, the weather seems to pay its own subtle tribute with a mostly sunny outlook and a high around 64°F. The evening, however, brings some clouds as they gather discreetly, signaling a low around 38°F. Calm winds are expected to settle in, becoming an easterly whisper in the afternoon.

Moving on to the week, Tuesday will carry partial sunshine with a high around 59°F, as the NWS states, and the winds will maintain a light easterly flow. Looking ahead, El Paso residents can bask in a Wednesday forecast that promises a sunny high near 65°F, with nighttime conditions remaining steadfastly clear with a low around 40°F. To wrap up the week, Thursday continues the trend, aiming for a cheerful 66°F high.