DFW Weather: Cold Temperatures and Rain Give Way to Warmer, Sunnier Week

Lingering Rain and Cold Conditions

• 🌧️ Drizzle and light rain are present, described as a nuisance, with temperatures well below normal.
• 🥶 The current conditions are chilly and unpleasant, with wind making it feel even colder, for example, feeling like 32 degrees in Abilene.
• ☁️ Skies are overcast, and showers and thunderstorms are concentrated along the lower Mississippi Valley, with more rain expected from southeast Oklahoma.

Transition to Warmer Weather

• ☀️ By late afternoon, some sunshine is expected, leading to a high of about 55 degrees in Fort Worth.
• 📉 Overnight, clear skies and light winds will cause temperatures to drop into the 30s for most areas.
• 📈 The week ahead looks significantly warmer, with temperatures staying well above normal.

Forecast for the Upcoming Week

• 🌡️ Monday will be the coolest day with a high of 71 degrees.
• ☀️ Tuesday and Wednesday will see mid to upper 70s, with a 30% chance of rain on Wednesday, mainly east of I-35.
• 🚀 By Thursday, temperatures will reach a high of 82 degrees, 14 degrees above normal, and remain in the low 80s through Friday.
• 🌷 St. Patrick's Day weekend is expected to be warm, with a slight dip around the 20th before temperatures rise again.