North Texas, bundle up – we’re in for another chilly afternoon. High temperatures will struggle to climb out of the 40s today, with many neighborhoods topping out in the mid-to-upper 40s at best. A stubborn deck of clouds will hang around through much of the day, keeping that gray, late-fall feel firmly in place.
Skies will finally begin clearing late this afternoon and especially after sunset. That clearing is going to flip the switch on to some radiational cooling tonight. With calm winds and a fresh, dry airmass in place, temperatures will plummet overnight. Expect widespread lows in the 20s across the northern and western counties, with temperatures near 30 closer to Dallas-Fort Worth and points south and east. Yes, that means another freeze is likely, even inside the Metroplex – so protect sensitive plants, pets and pipes one more time.
Looking ahead, we’ll see a nice warm-up for Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs should rebound into the middle 60s by Wednesday with plenty of sunshine.
Enjoy it while it lasts, because another storm system arrives Thursday. This one will drag a reinforcing shot of colder air back into the region along with a decent chance of rain, especially Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening. It doesn’t look like a heavy rain maker right now, but plan on a damp, raw day with highs likely stuck in the 40s once again.
So in short: cold today, frigid tonight, gorgeous Tuesday-Wednesday, then back to chilly and wet by Thursday. Stay weather-aware, North Texas.