Amarillo, TX – A frosty dawn stretches across the High Plains this morning, with crisp air and clear skies marking the start of a bitterly cold December weekend. The National Weather Service in Amarillo reports current readings near 25°F, with wind chills as low as 13°F in open areas.
The morning chill won’t last long, however. Sunshine dominates the skies through the weekend, setting up a dramatic 35–40° temperature swing by Sunday afternoon. Highs will rise toward 64°F today, a clear reminder of the Panhandle’s winter whiplash. Winds remain breezy from the southwest at 10–20 mph, adding an extra edge to the early morning cold before easing by afternoon.
Sunday brings another cool morning—lows around 30°F—before bright skies return and highs reach the lower 50s. The early-week stretch looks mild and quiet, with highs in the mid-50s Monday and upper 60s by Tuesday, offering ideal conditions for outdoor work, travel, or early holiday prep.
Still, meteorologists urge residents to stay weather-aware as mid-December approaches. Long-range models hint at a colder, more active pattern setting up across the central U.S. between Dec. 11–17, potentially reintroducing frost, freezing fog, or light snow to parts of the Plains and Midwest.
Five-Day Outlook for Amarillo:
- Saturday: Sunny, breezy. High 64°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 51°F.
- Monday: Clear, high 57°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 64°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 62°F.
