Happy Sunday, North Texas!
It’s a cold start across the region this morning. Most communities woke up to temperatures in the 30s, and a few spots west of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex dipped to or just below the freezing mark. If you were out early, you definitely felt that late-winter chill in the air.
The good news? Sunshine returns in full force today. Expect bright blue skies from start to finish with afternoon highs climbing into the 50s area-wide. Even with the sunshine, a steady north breeze will keep things feeling brisk through much of the day, so you may still want that jacket if you’re heading outdoors.
Another cold night is ahead tonight. Clear skies and light winds will allow temperatures to drop back into the 30s, and we could see another light freeze in some locations – especially in outlying and rural areas. If you’ve already started early spring planting, you may want to take precautions.
Monday looks very similar as we kick off the new work week. Expect abundant sunshine once again, with highs ranging from the upper 50s to lower 60s. Winds will gradually shift around to the south by late in the day – and that’s the signal that a warming trend is about to take hold.
By midweek, temperatures rebound in a big way. Highs climb back into the 70s Tuesday and surge into the 80s by Wednesday across much of North Texas. It will feel much more like spring, and the forecast currently stays dry through the next 7 to 10 days.
Enjoy the sunshine today – and get ready for a big temperature swing as we head into the week ahead. -William