El Paso started Friday on the chilly side with temperatures near 39°F before sunrise, but the city will not be shivering for long. Under mostly clear skies, sunshine is set to do the heavy lifting, pushing afternoon temperatures into the upper 60s with a high near 69°F and light east winds keeping things calm and comfortable.
Weekend Shower Watch
Dry weather should hold through Friday, but things get a bit more interesting over the weekend. A Pacific system sliding toward Baja will pull subtropical moisture north and bring a slight chance of spotty showers from Saturday into Monday, with the best shot at rain Sunday and Monday near the International Border. Any rainfall is expected to stay on the lighter side - generally just a few hundredths of an inch to under a quarter of an inch, and any snow should stay locked to peaks above about 9,000 feet, according to the National Weather Service.
What This Means For Your Plans
For Friday, it is easy mode for commuters and anyone with outdoor plans. The morning will feel crisp, so a light jacket is your best friend, but by afternoon, you can expect a comfortable warm-up into the upper 60s. There are no watches or warnings in effect for the region right now, according to the National Weather Service. If you are planning to spend time near the border Sunday or Monday, tossing a compact umbrella in the car would not be the worst idea, just in case one of those spotty showers finds you.
Looking Ahead
Heading into next week, temperatures are expected to stay a bit above normal, with highs nudging into the low 70s by Tuesday and Wednesday. Broad high pressure is likely to take over around midweek, keeping things generally quiet. Forecasters are also eyeing another weak system around Valentine’s Day that could bring another round of low-end rain chances. Check the National Weather Service for the latest timing and confidence.
