The National Weather Service in El Paso, Texas, reported a clear sky with a few clouds and a brisk temperature of 31°F as of their last update at 6:51 am MST today. The wind chill makes it feel more like 25°F, according to the National Weather Service. Residents can expect conditions to warm slightly with a high near 61°F, and can look forward to a calm evening as the forecast suggests a mostly cloudy night with the temperature settling around 40°F.
Looking ahead, Thursday offers a glimpse of sun with an expected high of 66°F, before the clouds roll back in, leading up to a potential rainy end to the week, which the National Weather Service forecasts a significant chance for showers on Friday, starting after 11 am and the likelihood of continuous precipitation going into the weekend, the calm wind on Thursday becoming a southwest breeze come nightfall, not exceeding 5 mph.
The approaching wet weather will bring southeast winds of 5 to 8 mph on Friday, when the chance of precipitation rises to 80%, signaling a decent likelihood of rainfall that will persist through the night, intensifying to a certain downpour with the chance of precipitation at a full 100%. Saturday brings more showers, with temperatures peaking at a cooler 47°F and winds staying persistent at 9 to 11 mph, gusts could hit 20 mph, so says the official weather report.
Residents should also prepare for a bit of a winter surprise on Saturday night, as the forecast anticipates a mix of rain and snow showers before 11 pm, and the temperature will drop to around 33°F, the following days will see a shift back to clearer skies, Sunday brings a chance of rain and snow in the morning but ultimately presents a sunnier outlook with a high near 44°F, and more clear conditions are expected as we head into Monday according to the National Weather Service.
