El Paso woke up to clear, crisp air on Saturday, April 18, but the afternoon sun will still nudge temperatures into the mid-70s. Expect bright skies and very dry air through the day before a backdoor front slides in tonight, flipping the switch to a cooler, windier Sunday with just a slight shot at very light rain.
Afternoon Winds And Temperatures
Highs are forecast near 76°F today with east winds of about 9 to 14 mph and gusts up to roughly 21 mph. Tonight, temperatures dip into the mid-50s as winds shift and pick up. No watches or warnings are in effect for El Paso or Hudspeth counties, according to the National Weather Service El Paso.
Tonight Into Sunday, April 19, 2026
Winds increase tonight and into Sunday, with east-southeast gusts reaching the upper 20s in the lowlands and 30 to 40 mph possible on west-facing mountain slopes. Forecasters note a slight chance of brief, light rain showers after midday Sunday, around 20 percent, with new rainfall totals expected to stay under a tenth of an inch where any measurable rain falls. Blowing dust could develop around the Lordsburg playa along I-10 during the windiest hours, so keep that in mind if you are traveling.
Local Context And Weekend Tips
This pattern follows earlier gusty, dry spells that Hoodline covered in March. Our March wind alert looked at a similar wind-prone setup. Secure outdoor furniture, allow extra time for I-10 travel during peak gusts, and hold off on any outdoor burning. A quick warm-up is expected Monday and Tuesday as drier southwest flow returns.
