AMARILLO, Texas — The first light hits the flat plains this morning, shimmering across open ranchland under a wide, pale-blue sky. The air feels mild now — a little dusty, a little dry — but change rides on the breeze. Warm, breezy weather dominates today and Thursday, before a cool front slides in and drops temperatures heading into the weekend.
Today climbs to around 69°F, a comfortable start for early November. Winds from the north will ease by afternoon, allowing for plenty of sunshine. It’s a near-perfect day for travel or outdoor work across I-40, Highway 287, and the Panhandle plains. According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, Thursday brings a sharp warm-up — highs near 82°F, with gusts up to 20 mph.
By Friday, cooler air filters back into the region as winds shift north again. Expect highs near 69°F and crisp, dry air under a bright sky. The weekend marks a noticeable turn, with Saturday’s high only reaching the upper 60s, followed by a cold morning low near 33°F by Sunday.
While no rain or snow is expected yet, this cooler push signals the season’s early transition toward winter. Models hint that a stronger cold surge could arrive around Veterans Day, possibly bringing freezing mornings to the Panhandle.
For now, it’s all calm — clear skies, low humidity, and light winds. But as West Texas knows well, November warmth never lingers long, and the next chill is already on its way.
Five-Day Outlook for Amarillo, TX:
Wed: 69/40 – Sunny; light north wind.
Thu: 82/43 – Warm; breezy southwest.
Fri: 69/45 – Sunny; cooler north breeze.
Sat: 68/33 – Clear; crisp morning, cooler air.
Sun: 54/31 – Sunny; early chill, bright afternoon.
