Here’s why Texas is prone to wild temperature swings

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It's warming up again: Here's why Texas is prone to wild temperature swings

Texas temperatures started in the 40s this week but will rise to the 90s over the weekend. These temp swings will become more drastic in the winter. 

 

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Chris Shelton, Audience producer chris.shelton@houstonchronicle.com

 

 

 

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