Texas Homeowners Can Expect A Toasty, Dry Winter, The Old Farmer's Almanac Says

"Precipitation is projected to be below normal statewide, meaning a generally drier season for areas from Houston to Amarillo. Snowfall will also be below normal, though parts of northern Texas could see a brief early snow event in mid-November. Otherwise, most Texans can expect a winter that feels more like an extended fall-mild afternoons, cooler nights, and fewer stormy systems than usual."

"While these mild conditions will be a welcome break for homeowners weary of past cold snaps, the Almanac still advises caution. Periodic fronts could bring sudden temperature swings, especially in North Texas, where pipes and outdoor plumbing should remain insulated. For most of the state, however, the combination of warmth and dryness makes this winter one of the easier ones in recent memory for outdoor maintenance and energy costs."

The 2025-2026 winter in Texas is forecast to be generally warmer and drier than normal, with above-normal temperatures across much of the state. Short-lived cold snaps are expected in mid-December, early and late January, and early February. Precipitation and snowfall are projected below normal statewide, though northern Texas could see a brief early snow in mid-November. Most areas will feel like an extended fall with mild afternoons, cooler nights, and fewer storm systems. Periodic fronts may still cause sudden temperature swings, so insulating pipes and completing November home maintenance remain recommended to protect outdoor plumbing and lower energy costs.

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