Your 9-Day Forecast from Warmth to Snow

New Mexico – Today’s high reached 69°F, 12 degrees above normal, and we’re in for even warmer temperatures tomorrow. The record for today is 73°F, set back in 1971. If you enjoy the warmth, take advantage of the next few days because a significant cold front is expected to move in next week, drastically changing the forecast.

Looking back at 2024, let’s recap the year with two graphics summarizing key weather stats: the Misery Meter and rainfall totals for both El Paso and Las Cruces. The year brought 55 triple-digit days, 22 record-setting heat days, and a major rainfall deficit, especially in Las Cruces. 2024 was El Paso’s 12th driest year on record and Las Cruces’s 3rd driest year ever.

Tonight: The skies will be mostly clear, with light and variable winds of 10 mph or less. The low will drop to 35°F at the airport.

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Forecast:

• Friday: Expect mostly sunny skies and even warmer temperatures, with a high of 72°F. Winds will come from the southeast, ranging from 5-15 mph.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 74°F. West winds will gust up to 35 mph, especially on the east slopes, creating a slight dusty haze by the end of the day.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny but cooler, with a high of 65°F. Winds from the northwest will range from 5-15 mph.
• Monday: Partly to mostly cloudy with a high of 60°F.
• Tuesday: Cloudy and cold, but dry, with a high of 53°F.
• Wednesday: A cold front will arrive early in the morning, bringing moisture for snow. We’re likely to see 2-6 inches of accumulation. High of 35°F, with a low of 17°F Thursday morning.
• Thursday: Partly to mostly cloudy with light, lingering flurries possible. High of 38°F.

Stay tuned for further updates as conditions evolve.