DFW Weather: Above Normal Temperatures Continue, Low Rain Chances

Current Warm Spell and Temperature Anomalies

• 🌡️ Temperatures in DFW have reached up to 80°F, significantly above the normal high of 56°F, with one day being 24 degrees warmer than average.
• 📈 The recent high of 77°F was only 3°F shy of the record high of 83°F set in 2006.
• 🌃 Tonight's low is expected to be around 65°F, which is very warm for this time of year and could break the record warm low of 64°F from 1907.

Lack of Rainfall and Limited Chances

• 💧 DFW has experienced no rain for the month and the year, with less than a tenth of an inch recorded since December 1st.
• 🌧️ The rain chances for Thursday and Friday are minimal, with most areas unlikely to see any significant precipitation.
• ⚡ Scattered rain and a few rumbles of thunder are possible late tonight and after midnight in northwestern counties, but most of North Texas will miss out.

Approaching Cold Fronts and Cooler Weather

• 💨 Cold front number one is expected to pass through the Metroplex around 2:00 AM Thursday, bringing only a sprinkle or two.
• 🌦️ Scattered rain and thunder are possible Friday afternoon in southeastern portions of the DFW area, shifting southeast of the Metroplex.
• 🥶 A stronger cold front will move through Friday night, bringing cooler weather for the weekend, with highs near normal.

Weekend and Next Week Forecast

• ☀️ Saturday and Sunday are expected to have highs around 55°F and 56°F, respectively, returning to normal temperatures.
• 🌤️ The week of January 19th will see highs in the low to mid-60s, closer to seasonal averages.
• 🥶 Another cold front is anticipated by the end of next week, potentially bringing more rain chances and highs in the upper 50s.
• 🗓️ The MLK Day holiday weekend (January 19th) will be cool with highs in the mid-50s and a slight chance of rain.