Good morning, North Texas. Make the most of this pleasant Wednesday while it lasts. We’ll see a mix of sun and partly cloudy skies with comfortable highs climbing to around 60° and light winds.
It’s one of those perfect December days to get outside for a walk, eat lunch on the patio, or let the kids (or dogs) burn off some energy before the weather turns.
Changes arrive tonight. Showers will develop by late evening and tonight, mainly across our far southeastern counties south and east of the Metroplex (think areas along and southeast of I-45, including Corsicana, Palestine, and points toward Lufkin). Rainfall there will be moderate, with some spots picking up a quarter-inch to a half-inch.
By Thursday morning, a damp and chilly pattern takes over the entire region. Light rain showers will spread northwestward, reaching the entire DFW area by mid-morning. Don’t expect heavy rain – we’re talking drizzle and occasional light showers totaling only a few hundredths to a tenth of an inch for most neighborhoods. The bigger story will be the raw, gloomy feel: temperatures will hover in the low-to-mid 40s all day long under a blanket of clouds, with a north wind making it feel even colder. Classic North Texas “bone chill” kind of day – you’ll want the heavy coat and an umbrella just in case.
This sluggish system finally clears out Thursday night. Friday will start off cold (lows in the 30s), but sunshine returns and temperatures rebound nicely into the mid-to-upper 50s by afternoon.
The weekend is looking fantastic. Dry weather sticks around with plenty of sunshine both Saturday and Sunday. Highs will bounce back into the low-to-mid 60s, with light winds and cool, crisp mornings in the 30s to low 40s. Perfect football watching, holiday shopping, or outdoor project weather.