DFW Weather: Cold Fronts to Bring Coldest Temps of Season This Weekend

Weekend Weather Outlook

• 🏈 Friday night football games will experience normal and comfortable conditions, with no need for heavy coats.
• 🥶 By Sunday morning, temperatures are expected to drop into the 40s, with Monday morning seeing lows in the 30s.

Cold Snap Details

• ⚠️ A WFA weather alert is in effect for Monday morning due to the anticipated coldest temperatures of the season.
• 🌬️ Low temperatures will be in the 30s, with wind chills likely in the 20s.
• 🧥 Residents are advised to locate jackets and sweaters and ensure children are layered up for school.

Temperature Shifts and Forecast

• 🌡️ Normal low temperatures for this time of year are around 48 degrees, significantly warmer than the upcoming lows.
• 🧊 While not expected to reach the record low of 26 degrees (set in 1950), wind chills could reach the 20s.
• 📈 Temperatures will rebound to around 70 degrees by Tuesday afternoon and continue to climb.

Fronts and Air Quality

• 💨 The first front arrives Friday afternoon, bringing drier air but not impacting football games as it remains rain-free.
• 🌬️ The second front arrives Saturday evening, ushering in cooler, drier air and the initial cold temperatures.
• 🌸 Pollen counts are expected to remain high for ragweed and juniper until the first freeze of the season.

Current Conditions and Near-Term Forecast

• ✨ Currently, DFW has clear skies with a temperature of 75 degrees, expected to climb to a high of 82 degrees today.
• 📈 Highs on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday will be in the low 80s, about 10-12 degrees warmer than normal.
• 📉 Sunday's high will drop significantly to 58 degrees, 11 degrees cooler than normal, with Monday's high at 56 degrees, 13 degrees cooler than normal.