Amarillo, TX – Texans in Amarillo should prepare for a sharp spring weather swing beginning Monday, with wind chills as low as 26°F before temperatures rise to near 80°F by midweek.
The dramatic shift comes after a mostly clear Sunday night with lows of 32°F.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday will start cold, with wind chills ranging from 26°F to 36°F. Morning temperatures rise quickly to a sunny high of 65°F.
Light winds from the south will shift northward into the evening, causing a shift in airflow.
Commuters on I-40 should be aware of low visibility due to frost potential early in the morning and shifting winds in the afternoon.
By Tuesday, temperatures will have risen to 77°F, with southwest gusts reaching 20 mph.
Wednesday continues the warming trend, with temperatures reaching 80°F under sunny skies.
However, windy conditions persist, with west gusts reaching 15 mph.
Five-Day Amarillo Spring Weather Outlook:
- Monday: Sunny, high 65°F; wind chills in the morning, clear overnight low 39°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 77°F; breezy afternoon, low 50°F at night.
- Wednesday: Sunny and hot, high 80°F; overnight low 47°F.
- Thursday: Sunny and slightly cooler, high 74°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high 76°F with a mild overnight low of 52°F.