Federal and local water managers warn of a tight 2026 Rio Grande irrigation season as low snowpack and shrinking reservoirs squeeze supplies. Elephant Butte sits near 13% and releases are compressed.

Sunny and warm today with highs near 83°F. Gusty winds Friday could raise fire danger — avoid open burning.

Sunny and mild this Wednesday in El Paso; winds return Thursday–Friday with patchy blowing dust and elevated fire-weather concerns.

Gusty southwest winds will pick up Tuesday in El Paso, bringing patchy blowing dust and gusts into the 30s. Expect brief visibility drops and a high near 80°F.

Sunny Monday turns windy — patchy blowing dust expected after 1 p.m. Gusts up to 45 mph possible through Tuesday.

Sunny and warm Sunday in El Paso with highs near 83°F. Gusty west winds could raise dust and fire concerns into Monday.

Late-day storms are possible Friday in El Paso with gusty winds and spotty rain. Drier, breezy conditions and elevated fire-weather concerns follow into early next week.

Hot and dry today with highs near 87°F. Scattered storms Friday night, then windy, dusty conditions Sunday–Tuesday.

Sunny, dry midweek with highs in the low 80s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms possible Friday–Saturday, mainly east of the Rio Grande.

El Paso Water contained an estimated 950,000-gallon wastewater spill near Railroad Drive. Public water is safe but private wells within a half-mile should be boiled and tested.

Spotty showers are possible Tuesday; a quick midweek warmup pushes highs into the 80s. Expect mainly light rain with dry, warmer conditions midweek.

Mild and breezy Monday in El Paso with highs near 74°F. Brief chance of light showers late Monday night into Tuesday morning.

Breezy east winds and a 20–30% chance of light showers in El Paso today. Warm, drier conditions return Wednesday.