EL PASO, Texas – Morning air settles crisp and still across the Franklin Mountains today, a calm pause before the sun turns the desert warm again. The early taste of fall stays brief — by Tuesday, highs will climb into the upper 70s and mid-80s under a deep blue sky, the kind that hides just how dry the air remains.
According to the National Weather Service in El Paso, calm winds this morning will shift slightly from the southeast later today, with humidity staying near 20 percent. The combination of low moisture and warming temperatures could briefly elevate fire risk, especially west of I-10 and across open grasslands near Fort Bliss and Horizon City. Drivers should avoid roadside sparks, and residents planning outdoor burns or welding should delay until winds ease.
Monday and Tuesday will feature nearly identical conditions — sunny days, cool nights near 55°F, and steady afternoon breezes. A mild dip Tuesday keeps highs closer to 78°F before readings rebound toward the low 80s midweek. No measurable rain is expected through Friday, keeping the region under a prolonged dry pattern heading into late October.
By next weekend, models hint at subtle changes aloft — slightly cooler mornings and a modest uptick in cloud cover. For now, it’s ideal weather for fall cleanup, early Halloween decorating, or evening walks once the sun fades behind the mountains.
