DFW Weather: Coldest Morning of the Year Expected This Weekend

Weekend Cold Snap

• 🥶 This weekend is set to bring the coldest morning of the year so far to the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
• ⚠️ A WFAA weather alert has been issued to highlight the expected frigid conditions.

Friday's Windy Conditions

• 💨 Friday will be a very windy day, with gusts expected to reach 30-40 mph.
• 🌬️ Wind gusts of up to 37 mph are anticipated by mid-morning as a cold front arrives.
• 🧥 Temperatures will start in the mid-40s and reach the upper 50s, with some areas briefly touching 60°F in the afternoon.

Saturday and Sunday Forecast

• ☁️ Saturday will be a cloudy and cold day, with afternoon temperatures only reaching 47°F.
• 🧊 Sunday morning is predicted to be the coldest of the winter season, with lows in the low to mid-20s across North Texas.
• 🌡️ Specific low temperatures include 23°F in Denton, 26°F in McKinney, 24°F in Terrell, and lower 20s along the Red River.
• 📈 Despite the frigid morning, Sunday afternoon is expected to warm up to 58°F.

Next Week's Outlook

• 💧 There is a slight chance of rain mid-week, with scattered light rain possible on Wednesday and a few showers on Thursday.
• 🏜️ DFW has not recorded a tenth of an inch of rain since December 1st, making this the second driest winter on record to date.
• ☀️ Temperatures are expected to rebound to 63°F next Wednesday.