DFW Weather: Arctic Air and Freezing Temperatures Expected This Weekend

Arctic Air Arrives in North Texas

• 🥶 An arctic air mass is set to spill into North Texas, bringing significantly colder temperatures this weekend.
• ⚠️ A WFA weather alert is in effect from tonight through Sunday morning due to the expected cold.

Weekend Freeze Forecast

• 🧊 Expect a hard freeze on Friday night and Saturday night, with temperatures potentially not rising above freezing on Saturday.
• 🌡️ Low temperatures are predicted to range from 13 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit, with wind chills as low as zero degrees.
• 📉 Specific morning lows include 19°F in Dallas, 18°F in Fort Worth, 20°F in Denton, and 17°F in McKinney.

Preparing for Cold Weather

• 🏠 Residents are advised to prepare for the cold by considering their people, pets, pipes, and plants.
• 🚫 No winter precipitation is expected, so there is no need to worry about snow or ice.

Temperature Outlook Beyond the Weekend

• ☀️ Temperatures are expected to climb into the 60s next week, returning to more normal conditions for this time of year.
• 🌧️ A round of rain is anticipated on Tuesday and Wednesday, but temperatures will remain well above freezing.