Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Mississippi Weekend Forecast Shows Sharp Temperature Contrast as Western Warmth Meets Northern Cold

TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, LOUISIANA, AND MISSISSIPPI — A pronounced temperature divide across the United States will shape weather conditions this weekend, placing Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Mississippi on the warmer side of the national pattern, while much colder air remains locked across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and Northeast.

Forecast temperature maps for Saturday and Sunday show a clear contrast between above-average warmth across the western and southern states and winter-like cold dominating the north-central and northeastern tier of the country.

National Temperature Pattern Sets the Stage for the Weekend

High-temperature outlooks indicate much above-average temperatures stretching from the West Coast through the Southwest, Great Basin, Rocky Mountains, and into the Southern Plains.

Daytime highs across these regions are expected to climb well above mid-December averages, with some western and southern areas reaching the 60s, 70s, and higher, depending on location and elevation.

In contrast, significantly colder air remains entrenched across the Northern Plains, Upper Mississippi Valley, Midwest, and Northeast, where highs will struggle to rise out of the teens, 20s, and low 30s.

“A sharp west-to-east temperature contrast will define the weekend weather pattern.”

Texas Weekend Temperature Outlook

Texas sits firmly within the warm sector of the national pattern this weekend.

Forecast highs across much of the state are expected to remain above seasonal averages, especially across central and southern Texas, where milder air from the west and southwest dominates.

While temperatures may vary by region, Texas is expected to avoid the harsh cold affecting northern states, keeping conditions relatively comfortable for mid-December.

Oklahoma Weekend Temperature Outlook

Oklahoma lies closer to the boundary between warm and cold air, resulting in more noticeable temperature contrasts across the state.

Southern and western portions of Oklahoma are expected to experience milder daytime highs, while northern areas trend cooler but still remain less extreme than conditions farther north.

Overall, Oklahoma temperatures are forecast to be near to slightly above average, depending on location and timing.

Louisiana Weekend Temperature Outlook

Louisiana remains well south of the primary cold air mass, placing the state in a favorable position for milder weekend weather.

Daytime highs are expected to stay comfortably above mid-December norms, with no indication of sustained cold intrusions during the weekend period.

This setup supports stable and seasonably mild conditions across much of the state.

Mississippi Weekend Temperature Outlook

Mississippi is also expected to experience milder-than-average temperatures this weekend as the coldest air remains displaced well to the north.

Highs across the state should remain noticeably warmer than areas across the Midwest and Great Lakes, reinforcing the strong north-to-south temperature gradient in place across the country.

Cold Air Remains Locked Across the North

While the southern states enjoy relative warmth, the north-central and northeastern U.S. continues to face persistent cold conditions.

Forecasts show daytime highs well below normal across the Northern Plains and Midwest, reinforcing the stark contrast between southern warmth and northern winter conditions.

The weekend weather pattern highlights a clear national temperature divide, with Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Mississippi positioned on the warmer side, while colder air dominates the northern half of the country.

Although temperatures will vary locally, the southern states are expected to experience milder December weather, avoiding the harsh cold impacting much of the Midwest and Northeast.

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