El Paso is in for a gray and breezy Friday on February 13 with mostly cloudy skies and mild highs near 67°F. Scattered rain showers are expected to develop after noon, with temperatures sliding into the low 60s by late afternoon. West-southwest winds could gust up to about 21 mph, and most spots are only projected to pick up light rain of less than a tenth of an inch.
Afternoon Showers And Gusty Winds
The best window for scattered showers runs from midday into the evening, with the western borderland and higher neighborhoods seeing the highest odds of getting wet. Snow should stay locked in over the highest peaks above roughly 8,000 to 9,000 feet, so valley travel is not expected to run into frozen precipitation. According to the National Weather Service in El Paso, rainfall totals look light, but winds may kick up into the 20s in miles per hour.
Weekend Outlook
Showers should ease off by Saturday morning, with clouds giving way to more sunshine later in the day and highs reaching the upper 60s. Sunday is shaping up to be mostly sunny and warmer, with highs near 73°F and lighter winds to close out the weekend on a calmer note.
Planning And Safety
A light jacket and an umbrella are smart bets for the afternoon commute, since gusty winds could shake up outdoor seating and any loose items on patios or porches. If you are heading into the high country, be prepared for slushy or snowy patches above about 8,000 feet from Friday night into early Saturday. Forecasters are also watching a breezy to windy pattern next week, with elevated fire danger possible toward the end of the workweek. For more details, see the National Weather Service forecast discussion.
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