Headlights glow softly through a gray veil as cold air hugs the ground across the Panhandle. Pavement looks dry in spots, slick in others, and visibility drops without much warning. This is the kind of morning that turns routine drives into cautious crawls.
Texas is dealing with a pocket of hazardous winter weather centered on the Panhandles. According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, patchy freezing fog is possible through mid-morning, especially west of Amarillo. Any fog that forms may sharply reduce visibility and leave a thin glaze on bridges and overpasses.
In Amarillo, temperatures hover in the low 20s early, with wind chills dipping into the teens. Fog may thin after sunrise, but drivers should stay alert on Loop 335, I-40, and rural highways where icy patches can linger longer. Even brief fog development can create sudden stop-and-go traffic.
Looking ahead to the heart of the workweek, attention turns to Tuesday night into early Wednesday. Meteorologists are tracking a light wintry mix that could include freezing rain or sleet across the western Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. Amounts look limited for now, but timing matters. Light precipitation near freezing can quickly coat roads, especially after dark.
Temperatures trend milder early next week, with highs climbing well above seasonal norms before another cooling push midweek. That warm-up increases the risk of flash freezing as moisture refreezes overnight. Plan errands earlier in the day and give yourself extra time during evening drives.
No spotter activation is expected, but conditions can change quickly. More advisories may be issued as February unfolds. Are you seeing fog or slick roads where you are? Share what you’re noticing around Amarillo.
Five-Day Outlook for Amarillo, TX
• Today: Patchy freezing fog early, then mostly cloudy turning brighter; highs near the low 40s
• Monday: Mostly sunny and much warmer; highs near 70 with gusty winds
• Tuesday: Sunny and mild; increasing clouds late, highs near 60
• Wednesday: Early light wintry mix possible, then clearing; cooler with highs near the upper 50s
• Thursday: Dry and sunny; temperatures rebound into the mid-60s
