AMARILLO, Texas – The crisp predawn air across the Panhandle will quickly give way to sunshine and wind as the region turns unseasonably warm heading into Thursday. After several chilly nights, highs will surge into the upper 70s to near 80 degrees—more like early October than mid-November.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, south and southwest winds will strengthen through Thursday afternoon, reaching 15 mph with gusts near 20 mph at times. Those winds, combined with dry soils and relative humidity near 20 percent, could elevate grassfire potential along I-40 and south toward Canyon. Drivers and ranchers should stay alert to sudden visibility drops from dust and avoid any outdoor burning through week’s end.
Friday will bring the peak of this brief warm stretch, with highs around 82°F and plenty of sunshine. But a subtle cold front will begin to push into the Panhandle by late Saturday, trimming temperatures back into the low 70s by Sunday and bringing a brisk north wind. The weekend will still favor outdoor work or early holiday decorating, though Saturday’s breeze could kick up dust across open fields.
Long-range models hint at a more noticeable November cooldown early next week, signaling the first strong push of late-fall air before Thanksgiving. For now, Amarillo enjoys clear skies, calm nights, and a steady south breeze—an ideal but fleeting pause before the next seasonal shift arrives.
Five-Day Forecast for Amarillo, TX:
Thu: 78/44 – Sunny; southwest wind 10–15 mph.
Fri: 82/51 – Breezy and warm; gusts up to 20 mph.
Sat: 80/45 – Partly cloudy; front approaching late.
Sun: 73/47 – Cooler, breezy; turning north by afternoon.
Mon: 67/40 – Mostly sunny; crisp fall air returns.
