DFW Weather: Cold Snap Ends, Warming Trend Begins with Sunshine

Current Weather Conditions in North Texas

• 🥶 A cold weather alert is in effect for North Texas due to chilly temperatures, with winds out of the north-northwest at 8 mph.
• 🌡️ DFW Airport is experiencing 41°, while Denton is down to 30°, Lewisville at 39°, Plano at 36°, Weatherford at 31°, and Bridgeport/Chico around 34°.
• ❄️ Areas north and west of the Metroplex are near or slightly below freezing this morning, with some locations experiencing sub-freezing temperatures for an hour or two.
• 📈 This season, North Texas has seen 30 freeze events, which is slightly above the normal of 28, with the average last freeze date being April 13th.

Today's Forecast and Warming Trend

• ☀️ Today will be a pleasant day with full sunshine and temperatures warming into the upper 60s.
• 🌤️ Mineral Wells and Granbury will see temperatures in the low to mid-60s, Greenville around 61°, and Sherman/Gainesville near 63°.
• 🌧️ Showers and thunderstorms have cleared North Texas, with rain impacting areas like Tennessee, Kentucky, and the Carolinas, including some strong storms along the Carolina coast.

Week Ahead and Extended Forecast

• 📈 Temperatures will recover nicely throughout the week, remaining slightly below normal tomorrow before reaching the low 80s on Wednesday and Thursday.
• ☀️ Friday will see a slight dip in temperatures but remain rain-free, with a pleasant upcoming weekend.
• 🌡️ The 14-day forecast indicates low to mid-80s for the second half of next week, with a return of shower and thunderstorm chances by the middle of next week.