North Texas, We Aren’t Out of the Frigid Cold Yet
We aren’t out of the frigid cold yet, North Texas.
“Very cold weather will continue for one final day today,” the National Weather Service in Fort Worth warned.
The high temperature Friday will rise a few degrees above freezing but wind chill values throughout the day will cool that off to between 14 and 24 degrees in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Temperatures will plunge to below freezing overnight.
Winter Weather in Dallas-Fort Worth: What to Expect
A warmup begins this weekend, forecasts show. Highs will be near the 50s Saturday then 60s Sunday and into the 70s by early next week, according to the weather service.
This probably comes as a relief to most, following a week with back-to-back-to-back dangerously cold weather conditions that involved the weather service issuing a winter weather advisory and extreme cold warning paired with ERCOT’s weather watch.
Areas across the region also got some light snow and flurries toward the beginning of the week before the iciest of conditions occurred, creating the right environment for pipes to burst.
Record-Breaking Temperatures
Record-breaking temperatures occurred at least twice during that time with Thursday’s low temperature plummeting to 12 degrees at DFW International Airport. It broke the Feb. 20 low record of 19 degrees set in 1939.
The day before, Wednesday’s high temperature of 28 degrees set a daily record for Feb. 19 at DFW Airport. The old record of 31 degrees was set in 1903 and tied in 2006, according to the weather service.
Dallas Forecast via KXAS-TV (NBC5):
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy and cool. A late day shower is possible. Low: 27. High: 48. Wind: SE 5-10 mph.
SUNDAY: Sun & clouds, milder. Low: 35. High: 62. Wind: SW 5-10 mph.
MONDAY: Much milder with a mix of clouds and sunshine. Low: 43. High: 73. Wind: SW 5-10 mph.
TUESDAY: Plenty of sunshine and warm. Low: 48. High: 76. Wind: SW 5-10 mph.
WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy and warm. Low: 52. High: 73. Wind: SW 10-15 mph.
Staying Safe in the Cold Weather
Winter weather is headed for Dallas-Fort Worth. Use these tips to stay safe while driving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current weather forecast for Dallas-Fort Worth?
A: The high temperature Friday will rise a few degrees above freezing, but wind chill values will cool that off to between 14 and 24 degrees. Temperatures will plunge to below freezing overnight.
Q: When will the warmup begin?
A: The warmup is expected to start this weekend, with highs in the 50s on Saturday, 60s on Sunday, and 70s by early next week.
Q: What is the current record for the lowest temperature in Dallas-Fort Worth?
A: The record for the lowest temperature was set on Feb. 20 in 1939, with a low of 19 degrees.
Q: How can I stay safe while driving in the cold weather?
A: Use the tips provided in the video, "Tips to drive safely on icy roads," to stay safe while driving in the cold weather.
