El Paso woke to clear skies and temperatures in the upper 50s Thursday, with a sunny afternoon ahead and a high near 78 degrees. The first day of October will feel noticeably calmer and cooler than the recent stormy stretch, although a light northeast breeze will build later in the day.
According to the National Weather Service, rain chances in El Paso remain minimal Thursday, with a 0% chance of precipitation during the day and 10% at night, and north winds between 2 and 7 mph. Any lingering shower activity is expected to be mainly limited to the Sacramento Mountains.
Cooler, Breezier Conditions Arrive Thursday Night
Thursday night will turn partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 60 degrees. East-northeast winds will be 8 to 13 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph, so patio plans may get a little more blustery after sunset.
Friday will have a high near 77. East winds of 15 to 25 mph are expected Friday morning.
Sunny Weekend Leads Into A Warmer Week
Saturday looks quieter and sunny with a high near 77 and lighter east winds. Sunday will warm to around 80 degrees, though east winds could gust up to 23 mph.
The warming trend continues early next week, with highs near 79 Monday, 82 Tuesday and 85 Wednesday, and no weather watches or warnings are in effect for El Paso or surrounding areas.
