North Texas Winter Weather: A Look Back and What's Ahead

Winter Weather Overview

• 🥶 Despite a chilly start, warmer temperatures are on the way for North Texas.
• 🌡️ The winter season (December, January, February) has seen an average temperature of 48°, which is slightly cooler than normal due to a recent cold snap.

Precipitation and Drought Conditions

• 💧 With only about an inch of rain so far, this winter is shaping up to be the fifth driest on record.
• 📈 Snowfall has been above normal, with 2.4 inches recorded, which is 2 inches above average.
• ⚠️ The dry conditions have unfortunately impacted the drought monitor, with areas along the Red River and east of DFW experiencing moderate to extreme drought.

Freeze Data and Outlook

• 🧊 Although it feels like more, North Texas has experienced 18 freezes to date, which is below the normal of 22 for this time of year.
• 🗓️ The average date for the last freeze is March 12th, indicating that more freezes are still possible in the coming month.
• 🌧️ Despite the dry spell, there is good news with rain in the forecast.