Texas – Crisp air bites early across the Panhandle, with frost clinging to windshields and breath hanging over quiet roads. Temperatures hover near freezing this morning, and a steady southwest breeze keeps it feeling sharper than the thermometer suggests. Pavement stays dry, but shaded spots feel slick and unforgiving.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, lows dipped to around 32 degrees early today, with wind chills briefly falling into the upper 20s. Skies stay mostly sunny through the day, and highs rebound quickly toward 70. Gusts may top 20 mph, especially across open stretches of U.S. 60 and I-40 west of town.
Across the Texas Panhandle, this quick warm-up masks a classic February setup. Cold mornings give way to mild afternoons, raising the risk of flash freezing later this week if moisture sneaks in. Drivers heading out before sunrise should watch for thin ice on bridges and rural roads, even after sunny afternoons.
In Amarillo, decreasing clouds tonight allow temperatures to slide back near freezing. Tuesday brings another bright day, with highs near 60 and lighter winds by afternoon. A weak disturbance brushes the region late Tuesday night, bringing a slight chance of brief sprinkles. No accumulation is expected, but damp roads could refreeze early Wednesday.
By midweek, calmer weather settles in. Wednesday stays mostly sunny and cooler, topping out in the low 50s, before a stronger warming trend arrives. Thursday and Friday trend noticeably warmer, with highs climbing into the mid to upper 60s under clear skies.
Looking ahead, early signs point to above-normal temperatures late this week into the Feb 6–8 weekend. For now, plan layers, allow extra time during cold mornings, and stay alert for changing road conditions. Heading out early today? How cold did it feel in your neighborhood?
Five-Day Outlook for Amarillo, Texas
- Today: Mostly sunny, breezy; high near 70, morning chill near 32
- Tuesday: Sunny and cooler; high near 60, light winds
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny; high around 53
- Thursday: Sunny and warmer; high near 66
- Friday: Mild and bright; highs pushing the upper 60s
