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December 21: Temperatures swell into the upper 70's and low 80's Monday afternoon, which is roughly 30 degrees above nor...
12/21/2025

December 21: Temperatures swell into the upper 70's and low 80's Monday afternoon, which is roughly 30 degrees above normal! Robust and dry winds out of the west/southwest will also promote at least an elevated wildfire threat tomorrow.

Despite the dry and windy weather with the attendant fire risk, we can take solace in the pristine skies and spring-like warmth.

December 21: As of right now, an elevated fire threat resides across the bulk of the coverage area on Monday afternoon. ...
12/21/2025

December 21: As of right now, an elevated fire threat resides across the bulk of the coverage area on Monday afternoon. Winds will be rather strong out of the west/southwest, sustained at 15 to 20 mph with locally higher gusts greater than 35 mph possible. To add insult to injury, humidity values are expected to plummet into the teens accompanied by temperatures rising into the upper 70's and low 80's! Furthermore, we have an expansive real estate of dry/receptive vegetation due to the time of year and worsening precip deficits.

Given the conducive fire conditions tomorrow, please be mindful to not accidently start any fires. This includes avoiding all outdoor activities with an open flame and/or sparks.

Below is a map that shows when the coldest time of the year typically occurs across the United States.Interestingly, for...
12/21/2025

Below is a map that shows when the coldest time of the year typically occurs across the United States.

Interestingly, for much of the United States the coldest part of the year does not align with the winter solstice, as one might logically suspect. In fact, on average we see the coldest temperatures in early to middle January.

The reason for this mismatch, is that the ground, plants, water, etc. are still slowly releasing the residual heat back into the atmosphere that was absorbed over the spring and summer. So, even though the days will begin to grow longer with increasing solar energy, the ground is cooling faster than the sun can heat us up!

Sunday, December 21: Happy Sunday and first day of the winter solstice!On queue for the onset of the winter solstice, te...
12/21/2025

Sunday, December 21: Happy Sunday and first day of the winter solstice!

On queue for the onset of the winter solstice, temperatures are running slightly cooler than yesterday, owing to a weak cold front passage. However, temperatures are still at least a tinge above normal. Additionally, winds overall have been rather calm this afternoon, remaining less than 15 mph out of the south/southwest. To compliment the mild and gentle conditions, we are also seeing nearly perfectly clear skies!

Saturday, December 20: The forecast for unseasonably warm temperatures in the upper 70's is still on track for Amarillo....
12/20/2025

Saturday, December 20: The forecast for unseasonably warm temperatures in the upper 70's is still on track for Amarillo. If this high temperature is realized, that would be the warmest Christmas high temperature since records began! Not only could it surpass the record but shatter it as the previous record was 73 from 1971 and 1979!

Breezy winds will coincide the exceptional warmth, which will likely foster a primed wildfire environment.

Saturday, December 20: Temperatures will be several degrees cooler on Sunday afternoon compared to Saturday, especially ...
12/20/2025

Saturday, December 20: Temperatures will be several degrees cooler on Sunday afternoon compared to Saturday, especially from Amarillo and points south. Despite the drop in temperatures, our highs in the 50's to upper 60's will still be at or above normal.

Dry air behind the cold front will purge any moisture and cloud cover, yielding a perfectly sunny sky! Thankfully, winds will be tamer on Sunday with a southerly breeze less than 12 mph. The cooler temperatures and lighter winds should tamp down any fire threat as well.

Saturday, December 20: Fire weather is a concern once again through this afternoon, particularly ahead of the cold front...
12/20/2025

Saturday, December 20: Fire weather is a concern once again through this afternoon, particularly ahead of the cold front across the far southwestern TX Panhandle. There, temperatures are in the 70's with dew points in the low 20's and teens, resulting in humidity values in the low teens! That means the atmosphere is so dry (little water v***r) that the temperature would need to be in the teens and 20's to get condensation or fog.

To compound the fire threat, winds are out of the west blowing 15 to 20 mph with intermittent gusts approaching 35-40 mph. Due to the impending fire threat, a red flag waring has been issued for Baily and Lamb Counties, TX until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

Friday, December 19: Winds may pick up again late this evening and through the predawn hours on Saturday, as a Low-Level...
12/20/2025

Friday, December 19: Winds may pick up again late this evening and through the predawn hours on Saturday, as a Low-Level Jet strengthens just barely above the ground (few hundred meters!). The caveat with this forecast is that although the winds will be screaming not too far above the surface, large stability in the low levels (a layer of warmer air just above the ground) may prevent the strongest of the winds from being efficiently brought down to ground level.

However, the strong winds aloft may enhance surface winds due to friction. Therefore, spurious wind gusts of 30, 40 mph plus are possible into tonight.

Post date: Friday, December 19:**Forecast valid for**: Next 7 daysWell-above normal temperatures are anticipated through...
12/20/2025

Post date: Friday, December 19:

**Forecast valid for**: Next 7 days

Well-above normal temperatures are anticipated through the entirety of the 7-day. Slightly cooler on Sunday, but still several degrees warmer than average. Highs through the entire following work week will remain in the mid to upper 70's, at least for Amarillo. Temperatures may even plausibly peak into the 80's some afternoons, especially in southern viewing area!

Daily records if not all-time record highs are definitely in the cards for Christmas Eve and Day! Dry, mostly sunny, and relatively gusty weather will tag team the exceptional warmth!

Post date: Friday, December 19**Forecast valid for**: Saturday, December 20: Respite from the unusual warmth will not ce...
12/20/2025

Post date: Friday, December 19

**Forecast valid for**: Saturday, December 20:

Respite from the unusual warmth will not cease Saturday afternoon with expected highs ranging from the 60's (north) into the 70's (south & west). In fact, highs reaching the low 80's are plausible for parts of our far southern coverage region.

In typical fashion the anomalous warmth will be paired with relatively gusty winds and a water-deprived atmosphere/soil. This will promote a critical fire threat across parts of our southwestern counties from late morning through Saturday afternoon.

December 19: Exceptional late December warmth occurred this Friday afternoon thanks to robust downslope flow with respec...
12/20/2025

December 19: Exceptional late December warmth occurred this Friday afternoon thanks to robust downslope flow with respect to the Rockies. Highs across the coverage area were at least 15 degrees above average with many locations even standing 20 to near 30 degrees above normal!

The high temperature in Amarillo today was 71 degrees, which puts them exactly 20 degrees above typical.

December 18: Powerful downslope wind event expected along the lee of the Rockies Friday morning and early afternoon, par...
12/19/2025

December 18: Powerful downslope wind event expected along the lee of the Rockies Friday morning and early afternoon, particularly in northern Colorado and Wyoming.

Strong mid-level flow crossing the Rockies is a tailor-made recipe for kicking up several downstream "mountain waves" on Friday morning. The troughs or bases of these waves could mix down winds of 70+ mph with intermittent gusts exceeding 100mph, especially in the western Denver suburbs and the Front Range!

A similar setup is possible along the Sangre de Cristos in northern New Mexico tomorrow. Some of these mountain waves could prevail downstream into Union County, NM, although the winds will be much more muted compared to the immediate leeward side of the mountains. That being said, frequent gusts of 40-50 mph or greater are possible, especially in the northwestern coverage area. Friday afternoon.

Dry and unseasonably warm weather will accompany these blustery conditions, promoting at least elevated fire conditions for much of eastern New Mexico and the combined Panhandles.

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