North Texas Weather Update: Forecast for the Week Ahead with Pete Delkus

Current Weather and Recent Trends

• 🌡️ Today's high reached 67°, significantly above the normal high of 59° for this time of year.
• 🥶 This morning's low was 53°, much warmer than the normal low of 38°.
• 💧 Precipitation is currently below normal for the month and the year, with only a quarter-inch below normal for February.

Pollen and Air Quality

• 🤧 Mountain cedar and elm pollen are currently at moderate levels, with fungus at low levels.
• 💨 Light northerly winds are expected tomorrow, but southerly winds picking up later in the week could transport more mountain cedar pollen.

Daily Forecast Overview

• 🌃 Tonight: Mostly clear with a few high thin clouds, a slight chance of a sprinkle, and lows around 39°.
• ☀️ Wednesday: Partly to mostly sunny with highs in the mid to upper 50s, cooler than today.
• ☀️ Thursday & Friday: Expect sunny skies with warming temperatures, reaching above normal.
• ☀️ Saturday: Sunny skies with highs around 70°.
• 🌤️ Sunday: Partly to mostly sunny with highs in the 70s.

Extended Outlook and Warming Trend

• 📈 A significant warm-up is anticipated, with highs reaching the 70s by the weekend.
• 🌧️ The next chance for rain is expected around Tuesday of next week, with a high temperature of 70°.
• ❤️ Valentine's Day (February 14th) is forecast to be sunny with a high of 65°.