DFW Weather Forecast: Warm Start to January, Pattern Change Expected Mid-Week

January Weather Overview for North Texas

• 🌡️ January 1st marks the start of the new year with normal highs around 56 degrees and normal lows around 36 degrees.
• 📈 Climatological averages show a slight increase in temperature by the end of the month, with a record high of 93 degrees and a record low of -2 degrees.
• 💧 January is typically one of the drier months, averaging about 2.5 inches of rain and a tenth of an inch of snow.
• ☀️ A positive note for January is the gain of 34 minutes of daylight.

Current and Near-Term Forecast

• 💨 Currently, temperatures are well above normal, with a reading of 69 degrees and south winds at 10 mph.
• ☁️ Skies are cloudy, with a possibility of a few sprinkles overnight due to thin cloud cover.
• 💨 A dry cold front is expected to arrive Friday afternoon, bringing cooler temperatures for the weekend.

Weekend and Early Next Week Outlook

• 📉 Saturday will see a dip in temperatures to around 64 degrees, still warmer than the normal high.
• ☀️ Sunday is forecast to be warmer at 67 degrees, 11 degrees above normal.
• 🌡️ Monday and Tuesday are expected to be in the mid-70s, with Tuesday potentially reaching 77 degrees, close to the record high.

Mid-Week Pattern Change and Rain Chance

• 🌧️ A pattern change is anticipated mid-next week, bringing a chance of much-needed rain.
• ⚡ The best chance for showers and a few thunderstorms is expected on Wednesday.
• ⚠️ Severe weather is not anticipated with this system.
• 📉 Following Wednesday, temperatures are expected to return closer to normal for mid-January, with highs in the middle and upper 50s.
• ☔ Additional chances for rain are possible the following weekend.