Texas – Headlights glow softly through gray haze this morning as patchy freezing fog drifts across North Texas. Pavement looks damp, windshields bead with moisture, and the cold settles in just enough to create a hidden hazard before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service, areas of freezing fog are expected early across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, with temperatures hovering near 30 degrees. Visibilities may drop suddenly, and thin ice can form on bridges, overpasses, and untreated roads. Drivers should slow down and use low beams during foggy stretches.
Across North Texas, this winter setup creates a narrow window of travel concern early, followed by improving conditions later in the day. Clouds gradually thin, allowing sunshine to return by afternoon. Highs climb into the low 50s, helping melt any icy spots. The relief will be brief.
Tonight, colder air settles back in. Lows dip into the upper 20s, setting the stage for another freeze. Friday turns brighter but cooler, with highs in the mid-40s. By Friday night, temperatures fall sharply into the teens across outlying areas, raising concerns for exposed pipes, pets, and sensitive plants.
Saturday stays sunny but cold, struggling to reach the low 30s. Calm winds help slightly, but the air remains crisp. Another clear night follows, with lows near 20. A noticeable warmup arrives Sunday, when sunshine pushes highs toward the upper 40s. Early next week brings even milder air, with 50s and 60s returning to the region.
This pattern reflects a broader winter push across the central U.S., while warmer air builds back across the South by early February.
Freezing fog and freeze impacts can change quickly. Commuting early today or traveling late tonight? Let us know what conditions look like where you are.
Five Day Outlook for Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas
- Today: Patchy freezing fog early, then mostly sunny. High near 53.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and cooler. High near 46.
- Saturday: Sunny and cold. High near 32.
- Sunday: Sunny and milder. High near 48.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High near 57.
