The state not only sees the most storms but also some of the most severe, costing homeowners tens of thousands in property repairs.

Texans hoping for sweater weather may be in for a rude awakening. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) official winter outlook, most of Texas-from Houston to the Hill Country-can expect a warmer and drier winter than normal, spelling trouble for the state's deepening drought.

The federal shutdown has delayed the annual winter briefing by the Climate Prediction Center, a key event meteorologists and energy producers rely on.

The forecast released Oct. 16 predicts where above- or below-normal temperatures and above- or below-normal precipitation are most likely.

The Texas Panhandle certainly sees the most action when it comes to northern cold fronts sweeping in. This is where weaker fronts tend to stall out, dipping afternoon highs for those on the northernmost end of the state. This has remained true all week.

Some parts of the country are expected to face a colder and snowier season this year, but exact conditions will depend on which region you live in.

A newly approved energy package could help nursing homes and assisted-living facilities weather heat waves and cold snaps by bolstering backup power and infrastructure.

Thanks to the National Weather Service’s latest seasonal outlooks for January, February, and March 2026, we have an idea of what to expect from Dallas weather once the New Year rolls around. Now, this may surprise you, we warn sarcastically, but it looks like we’ll get more of what we’re used to during that time of year.

The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction center has issued a La Niña advisory, which means we can expect La Niña conditions through winter.

Austin’s rainfall deficit from normal has grown to more than 7 inches so far in 2025, and NOAA's seasonal outlook doesn’t offer much hope for relief.