Much of Texas, including North and Central Texas, will experience its first freezing temperatures of the season.
This cold snap is arriving about four to six weeks later than usual for these regions. Historically, the first freeze typically occurs in late October to early November, but this year’s delay signals a shift in seasonal patterns as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts a transition to a relatively weak La Niña. However, despite the weaker conditions, the impacts are expected to remain standard.
According to NOAA forecasts, temperatures across the state will dip into the low to mid-30s, with the exception of coastal areas, where temperatures will stay in the low 40s this week.
When will temperatures drop to freezing?
Temperatures will drop to near- and below-freezing levels Tuesday and Wednesday night, rising to above-freezing lows by Thursday evening. The highest forecasted temperature across the state over the next 48 hours is 65 degrees in Falfurrias on Wednesday.
How cold will temperatures get in your region?
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts temperatures dropping toward freezing across much of the state this evening.
Temperature lows will approach freezing across much of the state starting Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, with variations depending on the region.
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High Plains: 19 to 28 degrees
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West Texas: 28 to 31 degrees
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Far West Texas: 22 to 29 degrees
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Trans-Pecos: 23 to 31 degrees
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North Texas: 27 to 33 degrees
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East Texas: 28 to 34 degrees
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Central Texas: 31 to 36 degrees
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Coastal Texas: 36 to 44 degrees
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Hill Country: 24 to 39 degrees
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South Texas: 40 to 46 degrees
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts temperatures dropping toward freezing across much of the state this evening.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Texas weather: Cold snap to bring freezing temperatures this week