Sunday, March 29, opened cool and mostly sunny in El Paso, with the airport checking in at the mid 50s (around 54°F). That early chill will not last long, though, with a warm afternoon high near 85°F on the way and plenty of sun holding on into the early week. Light east winds this morning are expected to swing around to the west by Tuesday, so mornings and evenings should be the most comfortable time for outdoor plans.
Today And Monday: Mostly Sunny, Then Warmer
Mostly sunny skies stick around today with a high near 85°F, and Monday, March 30, looks a bit hotter with highs around 88°F. Forecasters note a slight chance of very light, spotty showers Monday afternoon across the higher terrain and the southern New Mexico Bootheel, but most lowland neighborhoods should stay dry. There are no watches or warnings in effect for El Paso right now, according to the National Weather Service.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up Midweek
By Tuesday, March 31, winds turn westerly and the afternoon breeze increases to around 7–16 mph, with gusts up to about 24 mph. Wednesday, April 1, looks gustier, with 25–35 mph gusts possible and a chance of localized blowing dust. Those stronger bursts are expected to be brief and forecasters are not currently planning wind headlines, but they could make outdoor events and lightweight items a bit tricky to manage. This warming pattern was already on the radar earlier in March, so take a look at our earlier look at this March warmup for background, as per Hoodline.
Fire Weather And Practical Tips
Relative humidity will stay low across lowland neighborhoods, with minimum values in the low teens at times, and forecasters say fire-weather concerns could return later this week as winds and drying continue. Simple precautions still help: secure loose yard items, hold off on any outdoor burning, and shift strenuous chores to the cooler parts of the day. Keep an eye on official updates in case conditions change quickly.
