Soak Up The Warmth While You Can!

Soak Up The Warmth While You Can!

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Everything is certainly bigger in Texas, and 2024 has shown us that in the weather department! From historic wildfires in February to a notably busy spring tornado season, followed by summer hurricanes, flash droughts, and yet another series of tornadoes during Christmas Week, it’s been quite a ride. As we approach the last day of the year, we’ll see a cold front drift south through the state, leading to a rather chilly New Year’s Eve for most folks—unless you’re lucky enough to be in South Texas or the Rio Grande Valley. It’s a good idea to plan ahead and dress in layers, so you can stay comfortable as the temperatures drop. Fortunately, no precipitation is expected to spoil the celebrations!

Looking ahead, our next significant storm system will make its appearance late Saturday into Sunday. There’s some buzzing disagreement among our weather model suites, but it looks like the eastern third of Texas might see a return of those precipitation chances. Depending on how the temperatures play out, the moisture returns, and the position of the upper-level storm system, we may even face a risk of some strong storms.

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Arctic Outbreak Arrives Next Week

There's growing confidence that a much colder airmass will sweep into the eastern United States next week, continuing into the second week of January. Yes, it’s going to get cold—after all, it is winter! We are unlikely to experience the extremes of years like 2021, but we can expect some chill. The coldest temperatures are expected to stay east of Texas. Could Texas see a sprinkle of snow? Absolutely! But that will depend on whether a storm system aligns just right with that colder air. With much unpredictability in the forecast, let’s keep our expectations grounded and not get caught up in the hype!

Next week, a much colder airmass will sweep winter into the eastern two-thirds of the United States. While we are likely to feel winter’s chill, data suggests that the ‘worst’ of the arctic plunge will remain to our east, affecting areas from the Midwest to the Tennessee Valley and the Southeast. This doesn’t mean we won’t feel the cold, but a historic freeze like we experienced in 2021 isn’t looking too probable for Texas this time around. As for snow? Some of the data hints at potential storm systems nearby as we embrace winter’s chill. If that happens, who knows? We might just squeeze out some delightful winter mischief! Of course, speculating beyond that is tricky; anyone who thinks otherwise clearly hasn’t faced the challenges of forecasting snow in Texas—or perhaps they’ve indulged a bit too much in the egg nog!

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