From Warm to-Freezing: Your Guide to Fall in Amarillo, Texas

The weather in Amarillo, Texas, during October can be confusing and frustrating. One minute it's sunshine, warm temperatures, and you can still pull off wearing shorts. The next minute, it's cold and you're wishing you had brought a jacket.

At the end of October and the first of November, we start seeing fewer and fewer of these warm summer-like days. The leaves start changing colors, and the dash to winter weather begins.

Here are some friendly reminders and tips for surviving the fall months' roller coaster weather in the Texas Panhandle.

From Warm Shorts to Winter Jackets — The Shift Happens Fast

First, don't put away your summer clothes yet. Yes, summer is over, but we're not done with the warm weather yet. You'll need to pull them back out at least one more time.

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Every year, it seems like there is at least one day where Mother Nature just loses its mind and decides to crank the heat back up before dropping the temperatures to cold again. In recent years, I've worn shorts and a t-shirt in Amarillo the week before Christmas.

Protecting Your Health During Weather Swings

This leads me to my next point. With the constant swings in hot and cold, stay on top of your allergies and any seasonal colds you might get. This is the time when runny noses and persistent coughs will reign supreme.

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Make sure you're eating healthy foods, staying hydrated, and getting plenty of rest. If you have time for some exercise, throw it in for good measure.

Get Your Home Winter-Ready Now

Do some upkeep on your house. Everyone knows about spring cleaning, but you need to get your home ready for the coming winter.

Clean out your gutters. Check your windows and doors for any areas where the brutally cold air can leak through. It's also a good idea to go ahead and make sure your pipes are ready for freezing temperatures. They're on the way.

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There are some numbers you should have saved in case of emergencies. A 24-hour plumber is a good one to have in case your pipes burst after hours. Your power company is another good one to have if you ever find yourself without electricity.

Fall in the Texas Panhandle can be frustrating with the unpredictable, at times, weather. It's a good reminder to go ahead and get prepared for anything.