Amarillo, Texas – A colder-than-normal pattern is expected to persist across the Texas Panhandle and North Texas from Friday through early the following week, bringing sustained chilly conditions, occasional freezing mornings in the Panhandle, and periodic chances for rain across parts of the region.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, the 8 to 14-day outlook for Jan. 30 through Feb. 5 favors below-normal temperatures across much of northern Texas. While the strongest cold anomalies are centered farther east, the Panhandle and North Texas remain solidly on the colder side of average, especially during overnight and early morning hours.
High temperatures across Amarillo, Dalhart, and Borger are expected to remain below seasonal norms, with lows frequently dipping to near or below freezing. In North Texas, including Dallas–Fort Worth, Denton, and Sherman, daytime highs are also expected to trend cooler than normal, with chilly nights becoming a recurring theme. The broader cold air mass stretches from the Midwest and Ohio Valley southwest into the southern Plains.
Unlike much of the Midwest and Southeast, precipitation chances across this part of Texas are closer to or slightly above normal. The outlook highlights Texas as one of the few areas nationally with increased precipitation potential during this period. That means occasional rain is possible across North Texas, while the Panhandle could see light rain or brief wintry mixes during colder windows, depending on timing and temperatures.
Surrounding areas to the north and east are expected to remain drier overall, keeping storm systems weaker as they move through. No widespread winter storm signals are indicated at this time.
Residents across the Panhandle and North Texas should prepare for continued cold, monitor overnight temperatures for freezing concerns, and stay alert for changing conditions during any passing systems. Additional updates are expected as confidence increases closer to the period.
