Austin, Texas – Drier conditions and well above-normal temperatures could impact Texas Feb. 18-22, limiting rainfall statewide.
According to the National Weather Service 6-10 Day Outlook issued Thursday, Feb. 12, precipitation across Texas is expected to trend below seasonal averages during the Feb. 18-22 period. Meanwhile, temperatures carry an 80-90% probability of running above normal, signaling a sustained warm pattern across the southern Plains.
Most of the state, including Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, is expected to see limited rainfall during the period. Any isolated showers that develop are not expected to produce widespread impacts.
With temperatures trending well above average, winter precipitation is not a concern across Texas. Even northern counties near the Oklahoma border are forecast to remain largely above freezing, reducing the risk of snow or ice.
The broader weather pattern supports more active precipitation and snowfall potential farther north across portions of the Midwest and interior Northeast. Across Texas and much of the southern United States, the dominant signal favors warmth and reduced rainfall.
For commuters, college students and freight traffic traveling along Interstate 35, Interstate 45 and Interstate 10 corridors, mainly dry conditions could support smoother travel with minimal weather-related disruptions expected.
The National Weather Service notes that 6-10 day outlooks reflect probability trends rather than exact temperature or rainfall totals. Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts for refined details as the period approaches.
