DFW Weather: Cold Front This Weekend, Warmer Christmas Ahead

Weekend Weather Changes

• 🌡️ Today's temperature reached 71°, significantly warmer than the normal 58° for this time of year.
• ☁️ Clouds are expected to increase tonight, with potential for fog by Saturday morning.
• ⚡ A strong cold front arriving Saturday night will bring substantial temperature drops.

Dallas Marathon Forecast

• 🏃 For the 5K and 10K on Saturday, expect cool conditions with highs around 62°, starting in the mid-40s.
• 🥶 Sunday's full and half marathon will be significantly colder, with highs only reaching 45° and starting in the 30s.
• 💨 Sunday will also be windy, with gusts up to 25 mph and wind chills in the upper 20s, making it a cold and breezy day.

Extended Outlook and Christmas Weather

• 📈 Temperatures will rebound quickly, reaching 71° by Wednesday and remaining warm.
• 🎄 The forecast indicates warmer-than-normal temperatures are very likely for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with highs in the low 70s.
• ☀️ No rain is expected over the next two weeks due to a persistent blocking pattern keeping warmer air in place.
• ❄️ Another brief cool down is possible the Friday before Christmas, but the overall trend is unseasonably warm.