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Texas wakes under a crisp, blue haze this morning as a stronger push of arctic air edges closer to the Panhandle. Frost clings to windshields, and the air bites sharply against exposed skin — a clear signal that Saturday night will be the coldest stretch of December so far.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures across the Amarillo region will plunge into the teens and lower 20s Saturday night. The deeper concern comes from the wind chill. Single digits are likely across parts of the northern Panhandle, with Amarillo itself projected to feel like 10–12° at the coldest point. Drivers, walkers, and late-shift workers should limit time outdoors and dress in layered, insulated clothing…