Texas – The December sun glows soft over San Angelo this morning, but don’t be fooled—change is brewing across West Texas. What feels like a calm, clear start will quickly turn brisk as colder air filters in late Thursday and Friday, bringing morning frost and wind chills dipping into the 30s.
According to the National Weather Service, mild weather will hold through Thursday afternoon, with highs near 71°F under mostly sunny skies. By Friday morning, a north wind pulls in cooler, drier air—knocking highs back to the mid-60s and lows near 39°F. Early risers could wake to frost-glazed lawns, cold steering wheels, and crisp air gusting to 15 mph.
Drivers should remain alert through the early mornings Friday and Saturday, when patchy frost may briefly reduce visibility or create slick bridges in rural spots north of Highway 87. Though no rain is expected, this quick warm-to-cool swing marks the region’s first significant cold snap of December.
Meteorologists say the shift signals the broader winter transition settling across the Plains. “Texas stays mostly dry, but our nights are trending colder,” forecasters said late Tuesday. “We’re watching for more frequent freeze risks next week as the jet stream dips farther south.”
Five-Day Outlook:
• Thursday: High 45°, partly cloudy, breezy.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, high 64°, low 39°.
• Saturday: Sunny, high 68°, calm wind.
• Sunday: Sunny, high 68°, low near 40°.
• Monday: Mostly clear, high 65°.
