AMARILLO, Texas – The wide skies over the Texas Panhandle tell the story of a coming change — bright sunshine now, but a cold, dry plunge waiting just beyond the horizon. After another mild, sunny start, a powerful north wind is set to sweep through late Saturday, pulling temperatures down nearly 20 degrees and sending the region into an early winter preview by Sunday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, Saturday will stay breezy and pleasant through midday before colder air races in behind a dry front. Gusts could reach 30 mph along I-40, making travel for high-profile vehicles tricky during the late-afternoon wind shift. By sunrise Sunday, readings may tumble into the upper 20s — the coldest since early spring — with widespread frost possible across rural Potter, Randall, and Oldham counties.
The drop marks the start of a wider cool trend stretching across the Southern Plains. Highs on Sunday will hover near 50 degrees before warming again by Veterans Day. Monday’s sunshine will feel mild, but the air will stay crisp, with another chilly night near 40 degrees before temperatures rebound into the 70s midweek.
Residents planning early holiday decorating or outdoor events should take advantage of calm weather today and secure any light fixtures or inflatables before Saturday’s front. With the first deep chill arriving just as November settles in, the region is getting its first taste of winter’s approach — dry skies, biting wind, and that unmistakable Panhandle chill returning before dawn Sunday.
Five-Day Forecast for Amarillo, TX:
Fri: 69/43 – Sunny; light north breeze turning south.
Sat: 63/32 – Sunny, breezy; wind shift north by late day.
Sun: 50/28 – Cold and clear; frost risk early.
Mon: 63/41 – Sunny and crisp; cool morning, light breeze.
Tue (Veterans Day): 75/40 – Mild and bright; calm winds return.
