Brr! The First Real Taste of Fall Has Officially Crashed the Party in North Texas!
Grab the coats, scarves, and hot cocoa, folks – the season’s first strong cold front has roared into North Texas overnight, and will deliver our first widespread freeze of the fall tonight. This isn’t just a little chill… this is legit winter-preview weather.
Today (Sunday):
Highs will struggle to climb out of the 50s – think 56–59° across the Metroplex. Skies stay mostly sunny, but that brisk northerly wind will make it feel more like the mid-40s at times. Bundle up if you’re heading to church, or any plans that take your outdoors.
Tonight into Monday Morning:
Temperatures plummet overnight. Widespread lows in the upper 20s to mid-30s are expected across North Texas.
- Dallas–Fort Worth: Hovering right around 31–35° by sunrise Monday.
- North & west of DFW (Decatur, Gainesville, Sherman): Mid to upper 20s – definite hard freeze territory.
- South & east (Waxahachie, Corsicana, Athens): Low 30s generally – still cold enough for a freeze.
Yes, it’s officially “3 P’s” time:
- People – Check on elderly neighbors, relatives, or anyone who might need help staying warm.
- Pets – Bring outdoor pets inside if possible. If they must stay out, make sure they have a dry, insulated shelter and unfrozen water.
- Pipes – Not quite pipe-bursting cold (we’re looking at you, February 2021), but still smart to drip faucets on the north side of the house and open cabinet doors under sinks.
The Good News?
This cold snap is a quick hitter. A warming trend kicks in starting Tuesday. By mid-to-late week, we’re back into the 80s for highs – classic Texas weather whiplash.
Looking Ahead:
The forecast stays bone dry through the upcoming work week – no rain in sight. But there are growing signals for a stormy pattern change next weekend. An upper-level storm system could bring rain chances back to North Texas next Sunday into Monday (Nov 16–17). Still early, but something to watch for now.
So enjoy the crisp fall air while it lasts, North Texas – winter is just flexing a little before Thanksgiving. Stay warm out there. ❄️🍂