URGENT UPDATE: A significant cold front swept through North Texas on Thursday, January 25, 2024, plunging temperatures and creating dangerous wind chills. Early morning readings showed lows of 29 degrees at Possum Kingdom Lake and 34 degrees in Dallas. Wind chills are pushing temperatures down into the 20s, with some areas feeling as cold as the upper teens.
The aftermath of this cold snap has left parts of the region grappling with scattered rain and thunderstorms, resulting in over an inch of rainfall in several locations. As the system continues to move east, it is expected to cause significant travel disruptions across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast, where rain is transitioning into sleet and snow.
Weather forecasts indicate that while North Texas will experience a chilly weekend, conditions will gradually improve. By Tuesday, temperatures will begin to rise, reaching the low 50s, before climbing to nearly 60 degrees by Wednesday.
Officials report that a southwest flow aloft will maintain cloud cover, potentially bringing isolated showers on Monday, but no wintry precipitation is anticipated as temperatures are expected to remain above freezing. Rain chances are low, estimated between 20 to 30 percent, and will be scattered across the area.
Looking ahead, another weather system is predicted to arrive on Thursday, increasing the likelihood of widespread rain and thunderstorms before conditions dry out by Friday.
Despite fluctuating temperatures throughout the week, forecasters warn that North Texas will see more cold days than warm ones. However, the upcoming weekend is projected to provide calmer weather and temperatures closer to seasonal averages, offering residents a brief respite from the chill.
Stay tuned as we continue to monitor these developments and their impact on the North Texas region.
