Happy Friday, North Texas. If you’re braving the stores or shopping online from the couch, you’ll be greeted with pleasantly cool and dry weather today. Highs will climb into the upper 50s to near 60 under a mostly sunny to partly cloudy sky – perfect for standing in those doorbuster lines or taking a break between errands.
The calm won’t last long, though. Rain chances begin creeping in from the west late this afternoon and especially tonight. Expect scattered showers to overspread the region after sunset, with most areas picking up a quick quarter to a half-inch of rain by Saturday morning.
Saturday will be a transition day: mostly cloudy, breezy, and milder with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s to around 70. A few thunderstorms will be possible, mainly during the afternoon and early evening ahead of a strong cold front. While most storms should remain sub-severe, there is an isolated risk of a stronger storm capable of producing quarter-size hail (1″) and damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, especially along and east of I-35 during the late afternoon/early evening hours.
Once that potent cold front roars through Saturday night, get ready for a big cool-down – the coldest air of the season so far will settle in for the rest of the holiday weekend.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, windy, and chilly. Highs will struggle to get out of the 40s.
- Sunday night–Monday morning: Widespread freezing temperatures are likely across the DFW Metroplex and points north, with lows in the upper 20s to low 30s. Protect sensitive plants and pipes.
- Monday: Still cold with highs only in the low-to-mid 40s. Another quick wave of light precipitation is possible during the day. Right now, it looks like this stays all rain for North Texas, with any wintry mix or snow staying well north into Oklahoma.
Bundle up if you’re heading out for more holiday deals this weekend, and stay weather-aware Saturday afternoon and evening. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend.