Just when you thought you had fully committed to shorts, flip-flops, and that one T-shirt you’ve worn three days in a row (no judgment), the meteorologists have spoken: a cold front is on the way.
Well… technically.
Let’s set expectations appropriately.
❄️ A “Cold Front”… Texas Style
This Friday, temperatures are expected to plummet from the roaring 80s all the way down to… the 60s.
Yes. You read that correctly.
Sixties.
Before you panic, no, your pipes will not freeze. Your car will start. Your iced coffee will still be socially acceptable.
But in true dramatic fashion, I will be referring to this as a “chilly front.”
Because let’s be honest—anything below 70°F in Texas requires emotional preparation.
🧥 Wardrobe Crisis Incoming
This sudden drop raises one of life’s most difficult questions:
Do I wear a hoodie… or do I commit to the shorts?
You’ll likely see the full spectrum this weekend:
- One person in a full winter coat
- Another in gym shorts and sandals
- Someone confidently wearing both (hoodie + shorts = peak Texas fashion)
Layering becomes less about practicality and more about identity.
🌬️ The Emotional Impact
Let’s not ignore the psychological toll.
After months of heat, that first breeze in the 60s hits differently. You step outside and suddenly:
- You feel productive
- You consider going for a walk
- You briefly believe you could take up jogging
This will pass.
☕ Seasonal Behavior Changes
The moment temperatures dip below 65°F, a transformation occurs:
- Iced coffee becomes hot coffee
- Hoodies emerge from long-term storage
- Someone, somewhere, orders a pumpkin spice latte with zero hesitation
Even if it’s just for two days, we lean in.
📅 The Reality Check
By Sunday or Monday, temperatures will likely return to their regularly scheduled programming.
The “chilly front” will pass.
The hoodies will retreat.
And we’ll all go back to pretending 85°F is “not that bad.”
😄 Final Thoughts
So yes, a cold front is technically coming—but let’s call it what it really is:
A brief, glorious, slightly dramatic chilly front.
Enjoy it while it lasts. Open a window. Wear that hoodie. Sip something warm.
And remember—this is Texas. Winter is more of a suggestion than a season.
Thank yo or reading this article. Please leave your feedback and share with others.
Rick Herring
thmjmj@gmail.com
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