UPDATE: A cold front sweeping through North Texas has plunged temperatures below freezing, with early morning lows hitting 29 degrees at Possum Kingdom Lake and 34 degrees recorded in Dallas. Wind chills are making it feel even colder, with some areas experiencing “feels like” temperatures in the upper teens.
As of early this morning, scattered rain and thunderstorms have left some areas drenched with over an inch of rain, while others saw little precipitation. The strong winds accompanying this front have intensified the chill, pushing wind chills into the 20s across much of the region.
Cloud cover will persist throughout the day, creating significant travel disruptions across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast, where rain is transitioning to sleet and snow. Meanwhile, the upper-level low over the Great Lakes continues to produce snowfall, complicating conditions further.
Looking ahead, forecasters predict that North Texas will see no major issues as we approach the weekend. A southwest flow aloft may bring isolated showers on Monday, but temperatures are expected to remain above freezing, keeping wintry precipitation at bay. The chance of rain sits at a low 20 to 30 percent, with scattered showers possible.
The upcoming days will bring a gradual warm-up, with highs expected to reach the 50s on Tuesday and near 60 degrees on Wednesday. However, another stronger system is predicted to hit on Thursday, bringing a higher likelihood of widespread rain and thunderstorms before conditions dry out by Friday.
Despite fluctuating temperatures throughout the week, experts indicate that cold days will dominate, but a calmer weather pattern is anticipated for the weekend, bringing near-normal temperatures.
Stay tuned for further updates as these weather conditions develop.
