EL PASO, Texas – An extended period of cool, unsettled fall weather begins today across the region as a low-pressure system moves into the Pacific Ocean.

Strong winds and scattered showers are expected from this afternoon through Monday morning.

Higher elevations in southern New Mexico can expect snow accumulations, while lowland areas will remain cold with temperatures below normal.

From Tuesday morning, lowland areas may experience their first freeze of the season.

This cooler than average pattern is expected to continue for much of the coming week.