Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast Details

General Discussion:
Very warm late-December temperatures are in place through Saturday and much of Sunday before a strong cold front moves through Texas. Widespread highs will be in the upper 70s to mid-80s through the weekend, likely approaching or setting new records in some cases. Lows will be mostly in the 50s and 60s. A big change is in store to start next week, with much colder temperatures Monday into Wednesday before moderating as we approach New Year’s Day. Most of the state will see lows in the 20s and 30s early next week. Sunday/Sunday night will bring a chance of showers and thunderstorms along and ahead of the front. There is some risk of an area of snow and possibly some icing to set up over West Texas Sunday night into Monday.

Today:
A mix of clouds and sunshine across the state again today. Highs this afternoon will generally be within a degree or two of yesterday, with upper 70s to mid-80s expected. Temperatures will drop into the 60s in East Texas and 50s in West Texas overnight tonight for Christmas Eve.

Thursday:
Similar to today, with both clouds and sunshine across Texas heading into a very warm Christmas holiday. West Texas will likely be a couple/few degrees hotter tomorrow afternoon, with similar to slightly cooler temperatures over the eastern half of the state. Upper 70s to mid-80s will again be the expected range of high temperatures. No chance of precipitation anywhere in the state on Christmas Day.

Friday through the Weekend:
Above-normal warmth will continue through the majority of the upcoming weekend with highs in the widespread 70s and 80s. Rounds of morning fog and cloud cover will lead way to more afternoon sunshine, before a cold front arrives late Sunday and into Monday. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible across the eastern two thirds of the state Sunday night before much colder air arrives for the last few days of December.

Forecaster: CC