DFW Weather: Cold Fronts Bring Ice and Arctic Air This Weekend

Current Conditions and Melting Ice

• 🌡️ While some areas in DFW are seeing temperatures around 54 degrees with clearing skies, shaded areas still show ice on the ground.
• 🧊 University of North Texas and DBU cameras illustrate the lingering ice, despite warmer daytime temperatures.

Next Arctic Air Round

• 🥶 An arctic air mass is expected to impact North Texas from Friday night through Sunday morning.
• ⚠️ A hard freeze is predicted for Friday night and Saturday night, with Saturday's temperatures potentially staying below freezing all day for many locations.
• 🌬️ A cold weather advisory is in effect for Friday night through Saturday morning, with temperatures ranging from 13-25°F and wind chills as low as 0°F, with many areas experiencing single-digit wind chills.

Weekend Temperature Forecast

• 📉 Morning lows on Saturday are projected to be around 19°F in Dallas and 18°F in Fort Worth, significantly below the normal 37°F for this time of year.
• 🧊 Saturday's high temperature will only reach about 32°F, meaning freezing conditions may persist throughout the day.
• ☀️ The good news is that the weekend is expected to be mostly dry with sunshine, avoiding winter precipitation.

Preparing for the Cold

• 🏠 Residents are advised to prepare for the return of frigid temperatures by protecting their people, pets, pipes, and plants.
• ⏰ This preparation will be necessary again this weekend as temperatures are expected to take a significant dive.

Looking Ahead

• 🌱 Temperatures are expected to rebound into the 60s by Tuesday.
• 🌧️ There is a potential for some rain on Tuesday and Wednesday, but temperatures will remain well above freezing, so no winter precipitation is anticipated.