After El Paso’s Storm Comes Several Pot Holes

Well, El Paso’s first snow day of 2026 was fun while it lasted. Now El Paso has to deal with the aftermath of a rain/snow storm filled weekend: Fog and Pot Holes.

Saturday is when most of the weather activity started with rain storms taking over El Paso pretty much all day. Then came the snow. Sunday morning was the first official snow day of 2026 for El Paso and it was a pleasant one!

Schools were delayed Monday morning out of precaution, and honestly, smart move because many El Pasoans, myself included, woke up to dense fog across parts of the city, making the morning commute extra stressful. Reduced visibility slowed traffic and made already slick roads even trickier to navigate.

And then came the real villain of the story: Potholes

As the rain and snow melted, road damage started showing up fast. Drivers across El Paso began reporting potholes popping up seemingly overnight. FitFam El Paso shared photos and videos highlighting the issue, noting that while many of the images came from the Eastside, reports were coming in from all over the city. Their caption summed it up perfectly: this past weekend’s rainfall and snowfall opened up new potholes on several roadways and drivers are feeling it.

Courtesy: FitFam El Paso via Instagram

How To Protect Your Car From Pothole DamagesSlow down, especially on familiar roads. New potholes can form where you least expect them.Leave extra space between you and the car ahead so you have time to react.Avoid puddles when possible — they often hide deep potholes underneath.Keep tires properly inflated. Underinflated tires are more likely to suffer damage.If you can’t avoid a pothole, don’t slam the brakes right before hitting it — that can make damage worse.PHOTOS: First Snow Day in El Paso, TX 2026

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After El Paso’s Storm Comes Several Pot Holes

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