Happy Friday, North Texas! We’re wrapping up the work week with yet another delightfully warm afternoon across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Highs this afternoon will climb into the low 80s under mostly sunny skies – perfect weather for a quick walk around White Rock Lake.
Saturday: One Last Taste of Early Fall Warmth The warmth hangs on for one more day. Look for morning lows in the upper 50s, followed by afternoon highs pushing the lower 80s – about 15–20 degrees above normal for early November. Skies stay mostly sunny to partly cloudy.
Saturday Night – Sunday: Strong Cold Front Charges In A strong Fall cold front will blast through between 8 PM and midnight Saturday. Winds will crank up out of the north at 20–30 mph with gusts over 40 mph possible, especially west of I-35. Temperatures will plummet 20–25 degrees in just a few hours behind the front. By sunrise Sunday, we’ll be waking up to blustery 40s with wind chills in the 30s. Sunday’s highs struggle into the 50s despite plenty of sunshine. Bundle up for church, or any plans that take you outdoors – big coats will finally feel appropriate.
Monday Morning: First Freeze of the Season on Deck The core of the cold air settles in Sunday night into Monday morning. Widespread lows in the 29–34° range are likely across North Texas, with outlying areas west and north of DFW (Decatur, Gainesville, McKinney, Waxahachie) dipping to the 32° mark. That’s enough for a light freeze and the first widespread killing frost of the season. If you haven’t protected tender plants, Saturday afternoon is your last warm window to do it. Pipes in unheated garages or crawl spaces may also need a little attention.
The Dry Story Continues Unfortunately, this front is all wind and cold – no rain. Moisture stays locked up, and high pressure builds in behind the front, keeping us in a dry pattern. The latest weather charts show zero meaningful rain chances through at least November 17th. Lawn watering and wildfire concerns will remain elevated.
Quick Glance Summary
- Friday: Sunny & warm
- Saturday: Warm & breezy, front arrives after dark
- Sunday: Blustery & much colder
- Monday AM: Widespread freeze likely
- Next week: Cool mornings, warmer afternoons, bone-dry
Enjoy the bonus summer-like weekend day tomorrow, North Texas – because starting Saturday night, Fall is hitting the gas pedal! Bundle up, protect those plants, and savor the first real sweater weather of the season.
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