Amarillo, Texas – Drivers in the Texas Panhandle should be ready for foggy mornings followed by unseasonably warm afternoons as the first weekend of fall unfolds. Patchy fog could reduce visibility for early commuters along I-40 and local highways Friday and Saturday morning. Officials urge drivers to slow down and use low-beam headlights until conditions improve.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, fog is most likely to form before 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday, especially across the northern and central Panhandle counties. Skies clear quickly after sunrise, with sunshine sending afternoon highs soaring into the mid to upper 80s—well above normal for late September.
The stretch of warm and dry weather dominates through Sunday, though clouds increase Sunday night. A weak system could push into the region by early next week, setting the stage for more unsettled conditions as October begins. Monday and Tuesday remain mostly dry, but forecasters caution that a stronger cold front may arrive by midweek. That system could drop temperatures closer to seasonal levels and bring the first hint of true fall chill.
For now, safety officials remind residents to plan for limited visibility during early travel hours. Keep headlights on, leave extra distance between vehicles, and avoid distractions while driving in fog.
Weather conditions stay quiet through the weekend, but updates may follow if the early October front strengthens.
Five-Day Forecast for Amarillo, TX
- Friday: Sunny, high near 87°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 87°F. Patchy morning fog.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 82°F. Clouds increase at night.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, high near 79°F.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 83°F. Cold front possible by Wednesday.
