{"id":135557,"date":"2026-01-23T21:09:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T21:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/135557\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T21:09:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T21:09:14","slug":"winter-driving-tips-for-el-paso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/135557\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Driving Tips for El Paso"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>El Paso is getting ready for what could be <a href=\"http:\/\/Well, it was nice while it lasted. I\u2019m talking about the 60\/70 degree temperatures El Paso was experiencing these past few months. Those temperatures are expected to drop the next few days, and some rain and snow is also possible as Texas braces for a major winter storm this weekend.    Read More: Winter Storm Targets Texas\u2014El Paso Could See Snow | https:\/\/kisselpaso.com\/texas-winter-storm\/?utm_source=tsmclip&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">a major change in the forecast as rain, sleet, cold air and possibly snow <\/a>could make its way to the borderland.<\/p>\n<p>El Paso has been spoiled with fairly warm temperatures the past few months. Mornings were in the 40s and afternoons reached mid to upper 60s. I wasn&#8217;t complaining, however, I would be lying if I didn&#8217;t say I was ready to bring out my winter gear that has been in storage for months now!<\/p>\n<p>As colder air, rain, sleet, and even a chance of snow move into El Paso this weekend, locals may find themselves dealing with something we don\u2019t exactly practice often: winter driving and freezing temps. If you\u2019re heading out, or just trying to keep your house from turning into an icebox, here\u2019s a few simple tips to help you survive any winter storm that comes our way.<\/p>\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/kisselpaso.com\/texas-winter-storm\/?utm_source=tsmclip&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Winter Storm Targets Texas\u2014El Paso Could See Snow<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Driving Tips for El Paso RoadsSlow. Down. Bridges, overpasses, and shaded roads freeze first.Increase following distance. Braking takes longer on wet or icy roads.Avoid sudden moves. No hard braking, sharp turns, or main-character energy.Use headlights in rain or sleet. If visibility\u2019s bad, lights are mandatory.If you skid, don\u2019t panic. Ease off the gas and steer gently in the direction you want to go.If you don\u2019t have to drive \u2014 don\u2019t. Desert cities don\u2019t have tons of de-icing equipment.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KSIIFM.png\" alt=\"93.1 KISS FM logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>How El Pasoans Can Prep Their Home for the Cold<\/p>\n<p>Drip your faucets. Especially overnight to prevent frozen pipes.Open cabinet doors under sinks so warm air can circulate.Cover outdoor pipes and irrigation systems if you have them.Check your heater now. Not during the coldest night. Be proactive.Seal drafts around windows and doors with towels or weather stripping.Unplug outdoor hoses and shut off sprinkler systems.Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/kisselpaso.com\/list-5-hilarious-and-relatable-signs-its-winter-in-texas\/?utm_source=tsmclip&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LIST: 5 Hilarious and Relatable Signs It\u2019s Winter in El Paso, TX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Extra Things El Pasoans ForgetBring pets indoors or provide warm shelter.Charge devices and have flashlights ready in case of power outages.Know where your main water shut-off valve is \u2014 just in case.<\/p>\n<p>Bottom line: El Paso doesn\u2019t get winter weather often, which means preparation is key. Drive smart, prep your home early, and let\u2019s all make it through the weekend without frozen pipes or fender benders. Winter may be visiting, but it doesn\u2019t need to move in.<\/p>\n<p>5 Hilarious and Relatable Signs It\u2019s Winter in El Paso, Texas<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve experienced winter in El Paso, Texas, here are five things you\u2019ll\u00a0definitely\u00a0relate to!<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: CANVA<\/p>\n<p>PHOTOS: El Paso, TX First Snow Day of 2025<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Christian Churches<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"El Paso is getting ready for what could be a major change in the forecast as rain, sleet,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":135558,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[138,140,139,141,142,6262,143,833],"class_list":{"0":"post-135557","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-el-paso","8":"tag-el-paso","9":"tag-el-paso-headlines","10":"tag-el-paso-news","11":"tag-featured-carousel","12":"tag-include-in-newsletter","13":"tag-list-posts","14":"tag-local-el-paso","15":"tag-local-texas"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/135557","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=135557"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/135557\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/135558"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=135557"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=135557"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=135557"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}