Dallas, TX – A cold front moving through North and Central Texas today is bringing scattered rain showers, mainly across eastern portions of the region, before cooler temperatures arrive tonight.
According to the National Weather Service Fort Worth office, shower activity will remain focused east of the I-35 corridor through the afternoon, with rain chances generally ranging from 20 to 40 percent. Areas west of I-35, including parts of Fort Worth and Mineral Wells, are expected to see little to no precipitation as the front progresses southeast.
An isolated thunderstorm with lightning is possible this afternoon, though severe weather is not expected. Most precipitation is forecast to shift east of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex by the early evening hours, allowing conditions to gradually improve from west to east.
Behind the front, cooler air will settle in overnight. Low temperatures are forecast to drop into the 30s across much of North Texas, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton, and McKinney. Skies are expected to clear overnight, with light northerly winds developing.
Road conditions along major corridors such as I-35E, I-35W, I-30, US-75, and I-20 may become briefly slick during periods of rain this afternoon, particularly in eastern counties. However, no winter precipitation or widespread travel disruptions are anticipated.
Looking ahead, the National Weather Service expects cooler conditions to linger briefly into Wednesday before a warming trend begins. Sunshine returns by midweek, with temperatures steadily climbing into the 60s and 70s by Friday and continuing through the weekend. No additional rain is expected until early next week.
Commuters, students, and afternoon travelers should remain aware of changing conditions today, especially east of the Metroplex, and allow extra time during periods of rainfall.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts from the National Weather Service as the cold front exits the region and warmer weather returns.
