DFW Weekend Weather: Rain, Thunderstorms, and Freezing Temperatures Arrive

Weekend Weather Outlook

• 🌧️ Rain is expected to begin later this evening and continue through Saturday morning, with scattered showers and a few isolated thunderstorms possible.
• ⚡ Along the arctic cold front moving through Saturday afternoon, there's a chance for thunderstorms, particularly southeast of the metroplex, though severe weather is not anticipated.
• 🥶 The coldest air of the season will arrive with the front, leading to near-freezing temperatures by Sunday morning across North Texas.

Temperature and Wind Chill Forecast

• 🌡️ High temperatures will see a significant drop, with highs in the 40s on Sunday and Monday.
• 🧊 Sunday morning lows will be around freezing for all of North Texas, with higher chances north of I-20, reaching as low as 30°F in Bowie.
• 🌬️ Wind chills on Sunday morning are expected to be in the low to mid-20s due to the cold air and wind.

Travel Impacts and Wider Storm System

• ✈️ A large storm system in the Midwest is bringing heavy snow from Des Moines to Chicago and Detroit, impacting travel.
• ❄️ Snowfall totals of 2-5 inches are expected in Minneapolis, with significant snow also forecast for New England and upstate New York.
• 🚗 This widespread winter weather is likely to cause a domino effect on travel, impacting flights and potentially causing delays for those traveling this weekend.

Extended DFW Forecast

• ☁️ Monday will be cloudy with scattered showers and highs only in the 40s, described as a cold, raw day.
• 🥶 The first freeze at DFW is anticipated for Tuesday morning, with temperatures dropping to 31°F.
• ☀️ Warmer weather is expected the following weekend, with highs in the low 60s and dry conditions.
• 🗓️ The next chance for scattered rain after Monday is forecast for Thursday, December 4th, with highs in the mid-50s.