A polar air mass will advance on Texas starting this weekend and will keep it large parts of the state experienced unusually cold temperatures for this time of year. Although the outlook indicates a sharp change in conditions, reports from the National Weather Service (NWSfor its acronym in English) indicate significant differences between regions.
The Yellow NWS warned about this The weather remains stableeven as polar air approaches the state. The agency noted that the likelihood of a relevant weather event over the next seven days was “very low.” Any chance of snow or ice in this part of the Panhandle is out of the question.
A scenario characterized by strong fluctuations can be expected between Saturday and Sunday:
The extended forecasts They exclude precipitation and ensure a dry pattern until the middle of next week.
The NWS Fort Worth/Dallas predicted a Weekend of abrupt changesled by a intense cold front that will erupt on Saturday afternoon. Until then, Temperatures will remain moderate throughout the season on Saturdaywith temperatures around 70°F (21°C) and a dry environment with clear skies.
The biggest disruption is expected on Saturday nightas an air mass associated with a 1044 mb high pressure system descends from the Midwest. According to the office, it will be quick and take some time much colder atmosphere on Sunday.
The Highs on Sunday will barely reach 40°F (4°C) and 50°F (10°C).with thermal sensations that remain at -1°C (30°F) for most of the day. Additionally, increasing cloud cover behind the system could bring light drizzle to eastern counties between Saturday night and Sunday morning, although accumulation is not expected over the winter.
For Houston and the coastal region, NWS expected Houston/Galveston a Scenario very different to the north, with no risk of snow but with the possibility of dense fog before the entry of the Arctic front.
After one thermal recovery marked on SaturdayWith maximum temperatures reaching 21°C, increasing humidity will once again produce sea fog and even coastal fog banks, which could reach the mainland during Saturday night and the early hours of Sunday morning.
The agency stressed that the fog could intensify due to the combination of light winds, water temperatures of 15°C (60°F) and a significant contribution from humidity. In the meantime, Isolated rainfall could occur in coastal areas, but without significant accumulation.
The cold front arrives on Sundaywhich will flood the coast during the morning. Temperature marks will drop significantly, with highs of 10°C (50°F) and 15°C (60°F)..
According to the forecast, the… Monday will be the coldest day: at dawn Lows fall to 20°F (-6°C) and 40°F (4°C)depending on the sector, with an afternoon barely reaching 50°F (10°C). Starting Tuesday, the return of the Gulf Stream will bring moisture back in and allow new rain toward the middle of the week.
According to the NWS Austin/San Antonio report, the region will experience one oscillating thermal behavior with rises and falls on the weekend in a row.
Behind the front, Northeast winds will blow strongly and temperatures will drop sharplywith significantly lower maximum values than in the previous days. The cold air will continue into Mondayand only between Tuesday and Wednesday will the region recover more moderate values.
The NWS Lubbock highlighted the arrival of one typical winter phenomenon early Sunday morning: a “Blue Norther” associated with a strong arctic air mass that will drive a Strong thermal drop. Until then, mild temperatures will prevail in the region.
The NWS warned against this Sunday readings could be even lower as new updates get closer. Despite the extreme cold, no snow or precipitation is expected as the pattern remains dry.
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