EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Starting off the work week we kickoff a warming trend and anticipate dry conditions. Today will be a bit warmer than yesterday but overall temps will still be below average. El Paso expect a high of 70, Las Cruces 69. Below average temps on’t stick around for long as a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We will experience a cold morning with moderate freeze temps. Yesterday’s upper-level storm system shifts South and passes us East in our morning hours taking clouds and much of the moisture we have experienced along with it. We will experience warmer temps for today with a high of 58 F
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We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for rain and snow showers, freezing temps and wind chills. We have seen rain showers in the lowlands today, the Franklin Mountains saw snow flurries. El Paso International Airport record .08 inches of rain, Las Cruces saw trace amounts. Precipitation chances will be minimal overnight. This evening and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A winter weather advisory is in effect for the Sacramento Mountains and eastern slopes from midnight tonight until 6 p.m. Saturday. Snow levels are expected to drop from 7,000 feet to approximately 4,500 feet by evening, with anticipated snowfall ranging from 2 to 5 inches. However, some models suggest accumulations
Continue Reading The weather on Saturday will not be the best if you have any outdoor plans. A cold front will move in from the NE, bringing colder air and gusty west-side winds. Peak NE gusts will be around 35 mph, making it feel colder – like temps in the 30s to low 40s. Saturday’s highs will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We started off Friday morning with active rainfall. Rain chances will stick around for the remainder of your Friday as well as into your weekend. Rain chances will be accompanied by cooler temps. We woke up to rain this morning it is still active at the moment but it is
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Temperatures will continue to run below average for this time of year, with slight rain chances. Highs will continue to be in the 60s through tomorrow and then in the upper 50s on Saturday. Expect winds to pick up for Saturday with gusts from the NE at around 35 mph making it feel a bit
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Happy Thursday we are no longer under an ABC-7 First Alert. Today expect calm conditions with weaker winds, cooler temps, and a slight rain chance. We will see temperatures below average today. El Paso is expected to reach a high of 67, Las Cruces 63. Winds will dramatically weaken looking
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It will continue to be windy tonight with gusts from the SW at 50 mph. Dusty conditions will be hanging around (not as windy and dusty as Tuesday) through the evening and will slowly decrease the rest of tonight. Cooler temperatures and rain chances begin Friday and last through the weekend. Expect about a 20-30%
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First alert for strong winds and blowing dust and sand expected once again in the region. Weather alerts have already been issued for this afternoon: Blowing Dust Advisory in effect from April 2, 12:00 PM MDT until April 2, 10:00 PM MDT Red Flag Warning
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As strong winds kick up dust across the Borderland, health officials are reminding residents about a rare but serious fungal infection known as Valley fever. The disease is caused by the Coccidioides fungus and thrives in desert soil. When disturbed by wind or construction, the spores become airborne and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans have experienced dust storms week after week in 2025. That blowing dust and sand can have a big effect on your air filters in your home. ABC-7 spoke to Rick Bacchus, the owner of The Air Conditioning Company here in El Paso. “Certainly every time you open up
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Peak gusts today have hit 60 mph. The blowing dust and sand have reduced visibilities and caused major air quality issues in the very sensitive category. The strong winds will continue late tonight. Wednesday is expected to bring more dust and sand, along with windy conditions. Air quality will once again be poor. A cold
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as we are tracking strong wind gusts, blowing dust and sand, as well as fire risk through the region. A few weather alerts will be in effect for today: High Wind Warning in effect from April 1, 12:00 PM MDT until April 1,
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — As strong winds and dry conditions continue across southern New Mexico and West Texas, fire officials are warning the public to stay cautious as wildfire risk remains high. ABC-7 spoke to George Ducker, Communications Coordinator for the New Mexico State Forestry Division who says the biggest causes of wildfires in
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The winds will crank up Tuesday and Wednesday, with gusts around 60 mph. The fierce SW winds will cause a lot of blowing dust and sand, along with allergens blowing around. It will be best to wear a mask or spend more time indoors if you have allergies or respiratory issues. The winds will peak
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the return of strong wind gust, blowing dust and sand, as well as critical fire danger through the region. Fortunately for today weather conditions are expected to be mostly comfortable. We will be dry we will be warm but we will see
Continue Reading We are under an ABC-7 First Alert in preparation for a gusty and dusty Tuesday in the Borderland. Today and tomorrow is looking nice! Today will have low-end winds and warm weather and tomorrow will be more calm. A Red Flag Warning is in place until this evening and then a Fire Weather Watch will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Warm, dry and windy afternoons can be expected starting today through most of next week. First Alert has been issued for this upcoming Tuesday and Wednesday, with westerly peak gusts reaching above 40 mph. Forecasted high temps for today are 80 F El Paso, 77 F Las Cruces. Peak gusts
Continue Reading The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Blowing Dust Advisory for El Paso and Las Cruces until 8 PM. Visibility between one quarter and one mile may cause hazardous driving conditions. The highways with the greatest risk for dust include: Interstate 10 between Las Cruces and El Paso, US-54 between El Paso
Continue Reading We are under an ABC- First Alert for the windy conditions this afternoon and evening. Peak westerly winds are expected to be up to 45 mph. Patchy blowing dust is possible with these winds. Likewise, it will be a warm day today… I am forecasting highs in the 80s with lows in the 50s. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today’s warm and dry conditions will persist into next week. Near critical to critical fire conditions for today can be expected through Sunday due to our current high temperatures and dry conditions. We are under first alert, with today’s peak gusts reaching up to 45 mph. Highs for today will
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The winds will get stronger Saturday, with gusts from the SW at 40 mph. The strongest winds will hit during the afternoon and evening. These winds will blow dust and sand, so those with allergies may want to wear a mask if they spend time outdoors. The winds will diminish Sunday but will still be
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday’s forecast will once agin be warm as we once again anticipate above average temps along with dry and windy conditions. Today we will see temperatures throughout the region in the mid to upper 80s. El Paso is expecte to reach a high of 87, Las Cruces a high of
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Expect the winds to kick up a bit for Friday and the weekend. Gusts will be around 30-35 mph, with some blowing dust and sand, but I do not expect greatly reduced visibilities. Temps will be in the low 80s. We could see low 90s for later next week.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Warm temperatures, breezy conditions, and slight rain chances will be the main impact for your Thursday forecast. Today we will once again see temperatures above average within the low 80s. El Paso is expected to reach a high of 83, Las Cruces a high of 81. Rain chances are still
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There is a slight storm chance tomorrow, later in the day. Our rain chances will continue to be around 10-20%. Along with an isolated storm, we could see some brief gusty winds. We dry out Friday and the weekend with some low-end windy conditions. Peak gusts will be around 30-35 mph from the SW. Temps
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We add some light rain chances to our Wednesday forecast as we continue to trend warm. Today expect highs to once again remain above average but just a tad cooler than Tuesday. El Paso expect a high of 84, Las Cruces 83. There is a 20% for rain picking up
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A push of moisture on SE winds will provide some fuel for a shower or thunderstorm chance on Wednesday and Thursday. Not expecting much rain or enough rain to settle any dust and sand that would blow on windy days. Temps will continue to be warm with highs in the low 80s. We will dry
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