EL PASO, Texas – A warm, sunny start to the weekend will give way to thunderstorms and gusty winds across West Texas by Sunday evening, raising concerns for slick roads and disrupted outdoor plans. The shift follows a stretch of dry, warm days, marking a more unsettled pattern as mid-October brings classic fall volatility to the Borderland.
According to the National Weather Service in El Paso, scattered showers and thunderstorms will build late Saturday into Sunday, with rain chances climbing to 70 percent by Sunday night. Downpours could briefly reduce visibility along I-10, US-54, and Loop 375, especially during evening travel hours. Residents heading to fall festivals or pumpkin patches are urged to monitor conditions and have indoor backup plans.
Saturday remains the best window for outdoor activities, with highs near 88°F under mostly sunny skies. Storms will develop late in the day as moisture surges north from Mexico. By Monday, lingering showers may bring a damp start to the workweek before drier air returns Tuesday.
The weekend pattern signals a subtle cooldown, though no cold snap or frost is expected yet for El Paso County. However, forecasters suggest fall-like mornings will settle in midweek, ideal for outdoor decorating or early Halloween prep.
Drivers should watch for ponding on low-lying roads, keep wipers and headlights ready, and avoid flooded intersections.
Five-Day Forecast for El Paso, TX:
Fri: 85/68 – Sunny and warm; light SE breeze.
Sat: 88/67 – Mostly sunny; late-day storms developing SW.
Sun: 73/65 – Showers likely; thunder possible, roads slick.
Mon: 75/64 – Chance showers early; humid, breezy.
Tue: 80/63 – Mostly sunny; mild, pleasant fall day.
