Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas – After a very cold start, temperatures across North Texas climbed above freezing Wednesday morning, but freezing conditions are expected to return overnight, bringing potential travel concerns along major roadways.
According to the National Weather Service Fort Worth office, afternoon highs reached the lower to mid-40s across much of the region, including Dallas–Fort Worth along Interstates 20, 30, and 35. Despite daytime warming, temperatures are forecast to fall back into the 20s and low 30s late Wednesday night.
Patchy freezing fog is possible mainly along and east of Interstate 35, including areas near US-75 in Sherman and Paris, and along US-82 in Northeast Texas. Visibility reductions combined with subfreezing temperatures could create slick spots on bridges, overpasses, and elevated roadways during overnight and early Thursday morning travel.
Forecast lows include around 31 degrees in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, near 28 degrees in Sherman, 27 degrees in Paris, and mid-20s in parts of Young and Graham counties near US-380. Motorists traveling late Wednesday night or early Thursday are urged to use caution, especially in low-visibility areas.
Looking ahead, a stronger cold front is expected to arrive Thursday into Friday, reinforcing colder air across the region heading into the weekend. The National Weather Service indicated a medium chance of a hard freeze, with temperatures dropping to 10 degrees or colder, mainly along the Red River by Friday night into Saturday morning.
No precipitation is expected through early next week, but the prolonged cold could impact travel, outdoor activities, and exposed plumbing. Students, early-shift workers, and overnight commuters may feel the greatest impact from the returning freeze.
