AMARILLO, Texas – Frost coats rooftops and crunches underfoot this morning across the Texas Panhandle as a hard freeze grips the High Plains. The air feels sharp, the sky crystal clear, and the season’s first true taste of winter is in full swing.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, a Freeze Warning remains in effect until midmorning, with temperatures dipping into the upper 20s to near 32°F in rural areas. Light north winds are adding bite to the cold, making early travel brisk and visibility crisp along I-40. Residents should protect outdoor plumbing, tender plants, and livestock water sources before temperatures rise later today.
By midday, sunshine will quickly erase the chill. Highs will climb into the low 50s under a calm north breeze, marking the start of a steady warm-up heading toward Halloween. Thursday brings even milder conditions, with highs near 65°F and clear skies stretching from Dumas to Canyon.
Friday — Halloween — looks nearly perfect for outdoor events across the Panhandle. Expect sunny skies, light winds, and highs around 64°F, falling gently into the mid-40s by evening. Trick-or-treaters can expect a crisp but comfortable night, ideal for costumes and community events.
Looking ahead, the weekend stays bright and seasonably warm with highs near 63°F and lows in the 30s. Sunday morning brings the end of Daylight Saving Time, with clocks falling back at 2 a.m. and sunsets arriving earlier.
After all, early November is knocking — and it’s bringing another hint of winter chill behind it.
Five-Day Forecast for Amarillo, TX:
Wed: 54/31 – Clear and cold; freeze warning early.
Thu: 65/34 – Sunny and milder; light south wind.
Fri: 64/35 – Sunny; crisp Halloween evening near 45°F.
Sat: 63/35 – Mostly sunny; calm and pleasant.
Sun: 67/41 – Sunny; clocks fall back early morning.
