Texas Winter 2025-2026

[Brent]

The Euro almost had another Gulf snowstorm lol a slightly different track and it would have been

Yeah if we got that much energy flying around something will happen I have no doubt about that

Just gotta be patient I mean it was 85 here today haha. Something people have never seen here in December

[rwfromkansas]

Forecast has updated to some light accumulation possibly today in Manhattan KS where the party is. But under a half inch. Hopefully I see something.

[Ntxw]

Front is making way through panhandle and Oklahoma.

We get a 2 day reprieve then another 4-5 day stretch of above to much above normal (60s/70s to ring in the New Year) At least lows will be 40s. It is the week after we may see a more active weather pattern.

[wxman22]

I can't wait for the front to arrive. Good riddance to the 80's.

[TeamPlayersBlue]

Front came through. Windier than most fronts here (15 mph gust), usually we have very little wind once the initial front is in. 1 inch of snow and 18 degrees. This was some cold air behind it for such a little guy coming through. We had a forecast for 4-5" inches when the trough was an open wave, but it tightened up into a closed low and the only real precip we got was from jet induced banding. Many different ways to skin a cat up here. Nice to see something opn the ground again. We need ALOT more moving forward.

[Ntxw]

Front came through. Windier than most fronts here (15 mph gust), usually we have very little wind once the initial front is in. 1 inch of snow and 18 degrees. This was some cold air behind it for such a little guy coming through. We had a forecast for 4-5" inches when the trough was an open wave, but it tightened up into a closed low and the only real precip we got was from jet induced banding. Many different ways to skin a cat up here. Nice to see something opn the ground again. We need ALOT more moving forward.

I noted the past week we will have to deal with the jet extension. That head-fakes of cold would occur the first week by models and thus far is holding true which is why models are losing some cold in source region, washes out to the east. Which is why we are still seeing above normal temps next week. The next step is to get the Pac jet to go equatorward after the extension is when ridging goes up poleward and by mid month a favorable Pacific.

[TeamPlayersBlue]

Front came through. Windier than most fronts here (15 mph gust), usually we have very little wind once the initial front is in. 1 inch of snow and 18 degrees. This was some cold air behind it for such a little guy coming through. We had a forecast for 4-5" inches when the trough was an open wave, but it tightened up into a closed low and the only real precip we got was from jet induced banding. Many different ways to skin a cat up here. Nice to see something opn the ground again. We need ALOT more moving forward.

I noted the past week we will have to deal with the jet extension. That head-fakes of cold would occur the first week by models and thus far is holding true which is why models are losing some cold in source region, washes out to the east. Which is why we are still seeing above normal temps next week. The next step is to get the Pac jet to go equatorward after the extension is when ridging goes up poleward and by mid month a favorable Pacific.

Yeah, we're going to have to be very patient at the moment. I'm storming through analogs right now. Starting simple. Looking at Denvers warmest years. 1957-'58 has caught my eye. Looking at this analog currently.

[wxman22]

The front just arrived here.

[Stratton23]

Ensembles continue to look even better, more stout - EPO signal, and a very favorable trough position on the GEFS/ GEPS if you want winter fun across the state, long ways to go, but cant deny that things are looking pretty good mid january and beyond

[txtwister78]

While we wait on the front further south tonight, talk about a roller-coaster week ahead...40's tomorrow for highs and GFS pushing 87 by Friday. Texas weather!

[Stratton23]

New Euro weeklies… Oh lordy thats something else

[Harp.1]

New Euro weeklies… Oh lordy thats something else

Can you elaborate please?

[Brent]

In the 40s with strong winds here after being near the record high of 74 all night

Goodbye and good riddance to the 80s

[Ntxw]

New Euro weeklies… Oh lordy thats something else

Can you elaborate please?

It's another piece of evidence, along with the ensembles by mid month the Pacific becomes favorable. Likely some -EPO with an active storm track.

[snownado]

DFW overachieved a few degrees today to hit 84*F (breaking the previous record high of 83*F)

[txtwister78]

New Euro weeklies… Oh lordy thats something else

Can you elaborate please?

Trends basically look increasingly favorable for real winter to make an appearance for the southern plains by mid month and potentially beyond.

Way too early to get into details obviously beyond that but as the discussion has been hinting on here the last few days we're looking at a pattern shift from the current one we've been locked under throughout December.

[HockeyTx82]

I was driving West from Prosper towards Ponder on 380 and the temperature jumped to about 85° and then back down to 70 shortly thereafter as we continued to head West. The winds picked up too, so basically we hit the front and I guess compressional heating made the temperature rise abruptly and then it dropped suddenly as soon as we passed through it. It was pretty cool, even my kids noticed it on the thermometer in the car.

[rwfromkansas]

Some photos from a bit of a surprise snow squall warning up here. Only got a half inch but pretty heavy for a bit. Hate the hassle of uploading photos but folks need some cheer. Took like 15 minutes to get a link that worked. lol.

Stuck to some streets despite being 75 yesterday.

[snownado]

DFW overachieved a few degrees today to hit 84*F (breaking the previous record high of 83*F)

CORRECTION: 85*F was the high.

[Iceresistance]

What have I missed? Been on vacation for a couple of days