DALLAS, TX — Ensemble guidance is coming into agreement that a strong cold front will arrive across Texas by next weekend. Until then, North Texas will see plenty of sunshine with highs from 88 to 92 degrees through next Wednesday. Rain chances return Thursday through Saturday next week ahead of and along the front. Behind it, a true fall air mass is expected to clear the entire state between October 16 and October 18.
Hot and Sunny Pattern Continues Through Next Wednesday
North Texas will stay warm and dry through the middle of next week. Highs are expected to range from 88 to 92 degrees with plenty of sunshine each day.
These temperatures are well above normal for mid-October. The heat will hold until the cold front begins approaching late next week.
Rain Chances Return Thursday Through Saturday Next Week
Rain chances are expected to return Thursday through Saturday next week as the front approaches. Showers and storms could develop ahead of and along the front as it moves across the state.
Exact rain amounts and timing remain uncertain this far out. Residents should keep an eye on forecast updates as the front’s arrival gets closer.
West Texas and the Permian Basin See the Biggest Temperature Drop
Temperature projections show some of the largest drops below average across West Texas. Odessa is forecast to run about 22 degrees below average, with Lubbock near 21 degrees below and Amarillo near 19 degrees below…