DFW Weather: Above Freezing Today, Dangerously Cold Tonight, and Forecast for the Week

Today's Weather Improvement

• ☀️ Above freezing temperatures were reached today in North Texas, with a high of 33 degrees, bringing much-needed improvement after a difficult weekend.
• 💨 Light winds from the southwest and abundant sunshine contributed to the warming trend.

Tonight's Extreme Cold Warning

• ⚠️ An extreme cold warning remains in effect through tomorrow morning due to dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills.
• 🥶 Overnight lows are forecast to be around 14 degrees, nearing a record low of 12 degrees set in 1963.
• 🧊 Wind chills are expected to drop into the single digits, making it feel even colder.
• 🚗 Road conditions remain icy and snow-packed, with a reminder to stay updated on forecasts and road conditions.
• 🏠 The four Ps – people, pets, pipes, and plants – should be protected from the extreme cold.

Mid-Week and Weekend Outlook

• ☁️ Tomorrow morning will see increasing cloud cover, with partly sunny skies in the afternoon and temperatures reaching the upper 30s to low 40s.
• 🌫️ Freezing fog is a possibility on Wednesday morning due to clouds and temperatures below freezing, potentially creating slick spots on roadways.
• 📈 By Wednesday afternoon, skies are expected to clear, leading to more melting.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will climb into the upper 40s by Thursday, though still below normal.
• 🥶 Another cold front is expected Thursday, dropping temperatures back into the 30s for Friday and even colder for Saturday.
• ☀️ The good news is that the forecast for the latter half of the week and into the weekend appears dry.

Looking Ahead to Next Week

• ☀️ The second half of the 14-day forecast shows a much warmer and drier pattern, with temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
• ⚠️ However, overnight lows are still expected to remain very cold.