in By William Cole, Weather Story

Chilly Mornings Fade Fast: Sunny 50s Today, 70s by New Year’s Day

Good Tuesday morning, North Texas!

We kicked off the day with another chilly start, as morning lows dipped mostly into the 20s across the region around sunrise, bringing that classic crisp winter feel. But don’t bundle up too tightly just yet – the pattern is shifting in our favor.

Today (Tuesday, December 30): Expect a beautiful rebound this afternoon with crisp highs climbing into the low to mid-50s. Skies will stay mostly sunny to sunny, winds will remain light, and it’ll feel refreshing under that clear blue sky. Perfect for getting outside after the cold morning.

The warming trend really picks up steam tomorrow:

  • Wednesday (December 31 – New Year’s Eve): Highs bounce into the mid-60s (near 64–66° in the metroplex), with continued sunny conditions and light winds. It’ll be a gorgeous way to ring in the new year – clear skies and cool temperatures for evening festivities.

And it just keeps getting better as we head into 2026:

  • New Year’s Day (Thursday, January 1): Highs climb back into the upper 60s to near 70°, with partly sunny skies and a touch more breeze. We’re talking unseasonably warm and pleasant weather to kick off the new year – no winter chill in sight.

Looking ahead, the overall pattern stays quiet and dry through the first few days of January. No meaningful rain or precipitation chances are in the forecast for at least the next week, with the dry streak continuing. High pressure will keep things settled, and temperatures will trend well above normal for this time of year.