Good Wednesday morning, North Texas!
We’ve got a quick-moving cold front sliding through the area today. Don’t let the word “cold” fool you: this one is pretty wimpy as far as actual cold air goes. The main thing you’ll notice is a flip in the wind direction from south to north, with gusts picking up into the 20–30 mph range this afternoon. It’ll feel noticeably breezier, especially out in open areas and along the I-35 corridor, but temperatures won’t take much of a hit.
Look for highs this afternoon right around 60–65 under a mix of sun and high clouds. The rest of the workweek stays mild and dry: low to mid-60s Thursday and Friday with lighter winds returning by Friday.
The weekend is when things get more interesting. A much stronger, legit cold front barrels in late Saturday (think Saturday night into early Sunday morning). Clouds will thicken up Saturday afternoon and evening ahead of it, and by Sunday morning you’ll definitely feel the difference. Highs on Sunday will struggle to get out of the low to mid-50s, with a brisk north wind making it feel even chillier (wind chills likely in the 40s much of the day).
Looking ahead to early next week (Monday–Wednesday), the overall pattern may finally loosen up just enough to allow a little Gulf moisture to sneak back northward. Models are hinting at a low-end chance (20–30%) for a few light showers or sprinkles, mainly east of I-35. Nothing widespread or heavy, and some runs keep us completely dry, but it’s the first decent rain chance we’ve seen in a while, so we’ll keep watching it closely.
In short:
- Today–Friday: Breezy today, then pleasantly mild in the 60s.
- Saturday: Increasing clouds, still mild until the front hits at night.
- Sunday: Sharply colder, windy, highs only in the 50s.
- Early next week: Slightly unsettled with a small shower chance possible.
Have a great Wednesday! -William