El Paso woke to a cool morning but is already climbing into a bright, unusually mild day on Wednesday, February 11, with highs expected near 74°F under mostly sunny skies. Light east-southeast breezes will keep things pleasant for outdoor plans this afternoon, with temperatures dipping into the upper 40s to around 50°F overnight. If you have midday errands, this is a solid day to knock them out before the next system arrives later this week.
Afternoon And Tonight
Sunny conditions will hold through the afternoon with east-southeast winds around 5 to 8 mph and highs near 74°F, then readings slip into the upper 60s later in the day. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 50°F and light east winds of about 2 to 6 mph. A light jacket should cover most evening outdoor plans.
Late-Week Rain And Mountain Snow
A Pacific storm moving in from the west will bring increasing chances of showers Friday, February 13, into Saturday morning, February 14. Rain is likely on Friday with about a 60% chance in town, and spotty to moderate downpours are possible. Forecast rain totals are generally light, roughly one-tenth to one-quarter of an inch, while the highest mountains may pick up 1 to 3 inches of snow above about 7,500 feet. Friday night will be breezy, with west winds around 14 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. These timings and impacts are reflected in the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
Weekend Outlook And Impacts
Models clear the area by midday Saturday, February 14, with fair weather returning Saturday afternoon and into Sunday, February 15. Saturday will feel blustery along the borderland, with west-northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph and gusts as high as 21 mph, so expect breezy conditions for outdoor activities before things settle on Sunday, when the high is near 73°F. Mountain roads may be slick Friday night into Saturday morning; if you plan to travel above 7,500 feet, carry chains or expect delays.
We wrote about this warm spell earlier; see our previous update on the earlier warm spell for background, as per Hoodline. This post adds updated timing and higher rain chances heading into Friday.
Planning Tips
Pack a small umbrella for Friday and allow extra time for the evening commute if you travel then. If you are heading into higher terrain, expect slushy or snowy stretches above 7,500 feet through Saturday morning and bring traction gear. Stay tuned to local alerts if conditions change.
