Texas is getting a full sampler platter of winter weather as we move through the middle of the week. Snow, rain, storms, cold air… pick your flavor. Here’s what to expect tonight, Thursday, and into the weekend across the Lone Star State.
Snow Likely in the Panhandle Tonight Into Thursday
A strong upper-level disturbance is sweeping across the state, and confidence continues to increase that parts of the Texas Panhandle will see accumulating snow overnight and into Thursday morning.
What to Expect:
Timing: Late tonight through Thursday morning
Where: Much of the Texas Panhandle, possibly extending into far NW Texas
Amounts:
Most areas: light snow or a dusting
Narrow bands: 1–4 inches possible, highly localized
One town may get nothing while the next town over gets several inches
Impacts:
Snow falling faster than it melts could lead to slick, snow-covered roads
Potential trouble spots include Amarillo, Dalhart, Dumas, Canadian, US-287, and I-40
Expect travel delays during the Thursday morning commute
Sleet may mix in across portions of Northwest Texas, though widespread freezing issues appear unlikely there. The Panhandle is the main zone to watch.
Rain and Storms for Southeast & East Texas
As snow falls up north, the eastern half of Texas will deal with cold rain and thunderstorms.
Storm Details:
Scattered storms expected this evening into Thursday
Stronger cells may produce nickel to quarter-size hail in Southeast Texas and the Golden Triangle
Tornado threat is very low, but not zero
Locally heavy rain could lead to street flooding
Lightning will make Thursday morning unpleasant across parts of East and Southeast Texas, though widespread severe weather is not anticipated.
Thursday: Cold, Wet, and Unpleasant Statewide
Thursday won’t win any awards in the weather department.
Today is the warm day — temperatures drop sharply overnight
Thursday highs:
30s & 40s: Panhandle, NW Texas
40s & 50s: North, Central, and East Texas
50s & 60s: Southeast Texas
70s/80s: Deep South Texas only
Snow gradually ends by midday in the Panhandle, but melting will be slow where heavier bands occur
Rainfall Totals Through Friday Morning
According to the Weather Prediction Center:
1.5–3 inches: Upper Texas Gulf Coast (Galveston, Houston, Beaumont, Sabine Pass)
0.5–1 inch: East Texas, Northeast Texas, Brazos Valley
0.1–0.3 inches: Central, South Central, Hill Country
Light totals: Western Texas (snow instead of rain in the Panhandle)
Rain lingers into Friday morning before diminishing statewide.
Weekend: Warming Trend Ahead
Beginning Friday afternoon, Texas starts to dry out.
Saturday: 60s–70s for most, 50s in the Panhandle
Sunday: 50s north, 60s and 70s central/south, 80s deep south
Sunshine returns statewide
No major storm systems expected this weekend
Early December Outlook
The Climate Prediction Center suggests:
Above-average temperatures for West & South Texas
Near-average temperatures elsewhere
Drier-than-average conditions for most of the state
A calm stretch looks likely after we get past Thursday and Friday.
Stay Weather Aware
Winter Weather Advisories are likely tonight in parts of the Panhandle and West Texas. Keep an eye on the latest conditions if you’re traveling or commuting in those areas Thursday morning.
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