Freezing Mornings Ahead in Abilene Through Friday

Meteorologist Mark Rowlett forecasts chilly temperatures for central Texas this week.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:35pm

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A sweeping, atmospheric landscape painting in muted tones of grey, white, and blue, depicting a vast, frozen field under a dramatic, cloudy sky. The scene conveys the overwhelming power and scale of the natural world during extreme cold weather conditions.As a late-season cold front sweeps through central Texas, Abilene residents brace for several days of freezing overnight temperatures.Abilene Today

Residents of Abilene, Texas and the surrounding central Texas region can expect freezing temperatures in the mornings through Friday, according to KTXS ABC meteorologist Mark Rowlett. The cold front moving through the area will bring overnight lows in the 30s Fahrenheit, requiring residents to bundle up as they start their day.

Why it matters

Freezing temperatures this late in the spring can pose risks to vulnerable populations, damage sensitive plants and crops, and generally disrupt daily life. Rowlett's forecast allows Abilene residents to prepare accordingly and take necessary precautions.

The details

Rowlett predicts that overnight lows in Abilene will dip into the mid-to-low 30s Fahrenheit through Friday morning. This is several degrees below the average overnight low of around 50°F for early April in the region. The cold front moving through the area is bringing the unseasonably chilly weather, which could potentially damage any early-blooming plants or crops if residents don't take steps to protect them.

  • Overnight lows will be in the 30s Fahrenheit through Friday morning, April 11, 2026.
  • The cold front is expected to move through the Abilene area on Thursday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Mark Rowlett

A meteorologist who works for KTXS ABC in Abilene, Texas and provides weather forecasts for the central Texas region.

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What they’re saying

“Residents should be prepared to bundle up in the mornings this week as we see some unseasonably cold temperatures move through the area.”

— Mark Rowlett, Meteorologist

What’s next

Rowlett will continue to monitor the weather conditions and provide updated forecasts for the Abilene area as the cold front moves through.

The takeaway

This late-season cold snap is a reminder that unpredictable weather can occur even as spring arrives, and Abilene residents should stay vigilant in protecting sensitive plants, crops, and vulnerable populations from the potential impacts of freezing temperatures.