Cold Front Sends Parts of Texas into the 40s

Fall Arrives with a Cold Blast in Texas Panhandle

A low-pressure system is set to sweep across New Mexico, Oklahoma, and the Texas Panhandle¸ bringing a strong cold front into parts of Texas. The cold front will commence its journey through the Texas Panhandle on the first official day of fall – Sunday. Notably, regions including Amarillo will witness afternoon temperatures peaking in the upper 50s to near 60 degrees. Owing to this turn of the weather, a chilly night is indeed on the cards.

Temperature Drops Likely in Amarillo and Plainview

Monday morning will mark a temperature drop into the 40s spanning from Amarillo to Plainview. Some areas in the northern part of the Panhandle, particularly near Dalhart, may even experience temperatures dipping into the upper 30s, momentarily. This denotes the arrival of the coldest air the region has encountered over the past four months.

Stalled Cold Front to Affect Central and South Texas

The incoming cold front is expected to lose its power before traversing the entire state, predictably stalling across Central Texas as Monday approaches. Consequently, it may not reach as far as San Antonio. The stalling of the front is anticipated to result in a slight temperature decrease in Central and South Texas, although conditions will still remain relatively warm.

Uneven Weather Changes Across Texas

The weekend that precedes the arrival of the front sees another hot day in South Texas. Even though the front brings a cooler wind to Central and South Texas, residents won’t need to switch to jackets immediately.

Cooler Days Ahead

As the week proceeds, the cold front is set to approach the Hill Country, staying north of San Antonio. Despite its limitations, temperatures are predicted to fall slightly. The top temperatures in the afternoon across the San Antonio metro area will likely reach the low 90s, while the Hill Country will experience cooler conditions, with a high in the mid-80s. The front may also bring with it chances of showers and thunderstorms in the Hill Country come Monday.

Rain Forecast for the Week

While San Antonio stands a minor chance for rain, most of the showers are expected to remain north of the city. As the week progresses and the front continues to stall, warm temperatures are forecasted. Morning lows in the low 70s will rise to high temperatures in the low 90s by the afternoon. Towards Tuesday evening, more showers and storms are expected to develop along the front, ‘moving south and east towards San Antonio late Tuesday and into Wednesday morning. The greatest chance of rain for San Antonio is slotted for this period, with an approximate 40 to 50% probability. Some heavy rain is expected at certain points.

Fall Weather for San Antonio

As the front makes its way south come Wednesday, temperatures will follow suit. San Antonio will likely see highs in the upper 80s. As the week wraps up, lows will likely fall back into the mid to upper 60s. Although jacket weather is still out of sight, the temperatures will certainly be significantly cooler than the heat endured last week.