The map included with the update showed a 60 to 90 percent chance of at least 1 inch of snow in parts of Texas, specifically Stratford. Perryton, Gruver, and Dalhart had a 30 to 60 percent chance, with Amarillo and surrounding areas having a 10 to 30 percent chance.

Temperatures will gradually warm by Wednesday, but the mild stretch will be short-lived as another blustery cold front moves in soon after.

With La Niña in place, snow is even less likely in South Texas this year, but history shows significant winter storms still occur from time to time.

Snow is possible in El Paso on Monday, Dec. 29 as a strong cold front brings chilly temperatures to the region, the National Weather Service said.

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High temperatures are expected to be near 80 degrees again today, but a strong cold front will swing through South Texas by late Friday.

For weeks, winter weather has evaded North Texas. Temperatures have regularly been 10 to 20 degrees above normal. At least six new daily heat records were set. And each time a cold front has moved in, it hasn’t lasted long before warm conditions returned.