Discover Texas Weather: Embrace Temperature Swings from the 30s to 90s Statewide

An upper-level low-pressure system is set to affect Texas this weekend, ushering in dramatic temperature swings across the state. A cold front will move into Texas by Saturday, dividing the state into contrasting weather experiences.

Cold Front Movement

The cold front, originating from the central United States, will move into Northern Texas but likely stall before reaching South-Central Texas. As a result, only the northern third of the state will feel significant temperature relief, while areas in the south remain warm.

Northern Texas Weather Changes

• The Dallas-Fort Worth area is expected to experience a temperature drop of 10-12 degrees.
• Highs will decrease from the lower 90s on Saturday to around 80 degrees on Sunday.
• Morning lows are predicted to fall into the 50s.
• The Texas Panhandle will see lows in the low to mid-40s, with some areas possibly touching the 30s.

Weather in Southern Texas

San Antonio is expected to remain on the warm side of the front, with record temperatures likely. Morning temperatures may linger around 70 degrees before rising rapidly, reaching the 90s by early afternoon. Despite potential thunderstorms farther north, the San Antonio area has only a 20% chance of rain into early Sunday.

Record Heat and High Humidity

Friday’s forecast in San Antonio predicts above-average temperatures. Morning lows will be in the mid-60s, rising to the 90-degree mark by the afternoon. Humidity from the Gulf of Mexico will contribute to higher “feels-like” temperatures, reaching up to 95 or 96 degrees, uncommon for mid-October.

Saturday could see temperatures in San Antonio peak between 92 and 94 degrees, possibly breaking the previous record of 93 set in 2007.

Upcoming Weather Patterns

Temperatures might slightly drop in San Antonio overnight Saturday into Sunday, reaching the upper 80s. However, warmer weather is anticipated to return on Monday and Tuesday, with highs back in the lower 90s.

Weather models suggest a more active weather pattern soon, with a potential second cold front moving through Texas between October 22 and 24.