Winkler County rain, outlook and forecast
Most of Winkler County, TX was in moderate drought (D1) on the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, with a sliver (<1%) at severe drought (D2); week 6 in a row with some severe drought (D2) or worse. Rain has run 282% of normal over the last 30 days (well above normal) and 116% over 90 days, so the past month has been wetter than the season so far; Saturday carries the week's highest rain chance at 20% (high 72°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans wetter than normal (40% chance of above-normal rain). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Winkler County with up to 3 monthly payments, and Roswell is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 138 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 282% of normal
- Last 60 days 173% of normal
- Last 90 days 116% of normal
NOAA river forecast center rain (radar plus gauges) at the county center, Nov 1, 2026. Source.
Rain outlook
- 6-10 day outlook (Nov 6–10) Leans wetter than normal (40% chance of above-normal rain)
- 8-14 day outlook (Nov 8–14) Leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain)
NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Oct 31, 2026. Source.
Next 7 days
- Today Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy, high 78°, low 62°, 2% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Monday Sunny, high 79°, low 53°, 0% rain, wind 5–30 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 71°, low 48°, 0% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 74°, low 50°, 1% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 74°, low 48°, 0% rain, wind 5 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 70°, low 50°, 15% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny, high 72°, low 49°, 20% rain, wind 5–10 mph
National Weather Service forecast for the county center, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind, warnings and burn bans.
Open loss windows
No open loss windows in Winkler County right now. A 30-day window opens when the county first hits severe drought (D2), jumps to D3 or D4, or after a blizzard, extreme heat or cold, flood or ice warning, a wildfire, or a USDA disaster designation. Keep a Drought Ledger.
Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Cownty sends nothing to FSA.
Drought-sale tax flag IRS list
A county next to Winkler County is on IRS Notice 2026-54 (Lea County, NM, Andrews County, TX, Ector County, TX, Loving County, TX). The IRS counts your county plus every county touching it.
Why it matters: if you sold breeding, dairy or draft livestock because of drought, the tax code may let you put off the gain (more time to buy replacement animals, or report the extra-sale income a year later). Your tax preparer decides whether either applies.
Work out your numbers and print a page for your preparer
Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. Ask your tax preparer. FSA decides program eligibility. IRS Notice 2026-54 (PDF)
5-wt steers, nearest barns
Steers 500–599 lb, $/cwt, weekly average.
| Barn | Last sale | 5-wt steers |
|---|---|---|
| Roswell 138 mi | Oct 26 | $383 |
| San Angelo 156 mi | Oct 29 | $368 |
| Clovis 177 mi | Oct 28 | $394 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/cwt, per 100 lb), calculated from USDA AMS Market News sale reports (Medium & Large 1 and 1-2). Not a USDA-published average. ≈ $/head = $/cwt × the middle of the weight class ÷ 100.
Guide: How to read a USDA sale barn report
All weights at the 3 nearest barns
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Winkler County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Winkler County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 3 monthly payments for some pasture types. FSA decides each operation's eligibility; apply at your county FSA office by March 1 after the loss year.
What is the drought level in Winkler County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Winkler County was in moderate drought (D1), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on a sliver (<1%) of the county. 6 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Winkler County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Winkler County (since Jun 23, 2025). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Winkler County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Roswell (138 mi), last report Oct 26, 2026; San Angelo (156 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Clovis (177 mi), last report Oct 28, 2026.
Source: USDA AMS Market News reports
What are the upcoming FSA and farm deadlines?
Next: Nov 13, 2026: Apply for NRCS conservation cost-share (EQIP, CSP, ACEP) to be considered for 2027 money; Nov 20, 2026: Micro Farm 2027: last day to buy crop insurance. FSA program dates not posted officially are marked "confirm at source" on the calendar.
Source: official agency pages (see Calendar)
Information only; not financial or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Always check the linked official source.