Texas starts the morning under a hard, brittle cold across the Panhandle, where headlights cut through still air and frost crunches underfoot. Wind slides across open ground, driving chill values into the single digits and making even short trips outside uncomfortable. The cold feels sharp and immediate, especially before the sun gains strength.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, wind chills dipped into the negative single digits early this morning across the southeastern Texas Panhandle. Amarillo temperatures hovered in the lower 20s, with winds near 10 mph pushing the risk of hypothermia and frostbite for anyone exposed too long. Officials urge limiting time outdoors and ensuring pets and livestock have adequate shelter.
Travel impacts remain minor for now, though drivers should remain alert for slick patches where moisture froze before sunrise. Bridges and shaded roadways can briefly glaze over during the coldest hours. Pipes, too, remain at risk without proper insulation. This is the kind of cold that punishes small mistakes.
Conditions improve quickly as the day unfolds. Sunshine dominates, allowing afternoon temperatures to climb into the mid-40s. Tonight stays cold again, with lows dropping into the teens under clear skies. A lighter wind helps, but frost returns by early Wednesday.
Midweek brings a dramatic shift. Wednesday turns sunny and noticeably warmer, reaching the mid-50s. Thursday stays bright but breezy, with highs near the upper 40s as north winds gust across the Panhandle. By Friday, temperatures rebound again toward 50 under sunny skies.
Beyond midweek, longer-range outlooks suggest drier conditions and above-normal temperatures spreading across Texas into early February, even as colder air lingers farther north. For now, winter remains in charge during the mornings.
Bundle up early, protect pipes, and check on neighbors who may struggle in the cold. How low did your wind chill drop today?
Five-Day Outlook for Amarillo, Texas
• Today: Sunny, high near 44
• Wednesday: Sunny, high near 54
• Thursday: Sunny and breezy, high near 47
• Friday: Sunny, high near 50
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 42
