The Brief
- A powerful cold front is sweeping through Texas this weekend.
- Temperatures are forecast to drop into freezing territory in some parts of the state.
- Strong to severe thunderstorms are also likely as the front marches across Texas.
Parts of Texas are bracing for freezing weather this weekend as a powerful cold front marches across the state.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are also possible.
Weather whiplash
A wild swing in temperatures is forecast because of the cold front. Places such as Amarillo will see highs near 90 on Friday before they plummet into the 30s by Saturday morning. Highs on Saturday will struggle to reach the mid-60s.
Freeze and frost alerts have been issued for much of the Texas Panhandle from Friday night to Saturday morning.…