Amarillo, TX – Biting air drifts across the Panhandle this morning as a thin veil of fog lifts from fields, giving residents a sharp taste of December weather before a quick warm-up Monday and a cooler push Tuesday. Drivers may notice stiff north winds and slick spots where pavement briefly froze earlier, a common mid-December hazard as holiday travel ramps up.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures climb toward the mid-40s today, though wind chills stay far lower. Sunshine gradually takes over by midday, but conditions still feel brisk. Light winds ease tonight, allowing readings to fall into the low 30s—another opportunity for patchy frost on bridges and overpasses. Plan extra time if heading out before sunrise Monday.
Monday brings a noticeable shift. Highs soar into the mid-60s under mostly sunny skies, offering a brief break from the winter chill. Southwesterly winds may gust near 20 mph, producing dry, warm air that helps roads clear. To be fair, it’s a welcome pause before cooler weather returns.
By Tuesday, winds turn north again and highs remain in the mid-60s but feel cooler late in the day. Early winter models hint at a subtle drop toward freezing Tuesday night, a setup that sometimes produces a “winter tease” in the Texas Panhandle—nothing major, but enough to raise awareness for black-ice potential before dawn Wednesday.
Five-Day Outlook
Today: Becoming sunny, high near 44.
Tonight: Mostly clear, low near 32.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 65.
Tuesday: Sunny, high near 66.
Wednesday: Sunny, high near 70; colder Wednesday night.
