Texas feels unforgiving before sunrise as cold air settles over rooftops and parked cars crackle with frost. Breath hangs in the air, and the cold bites harder than expected for late January.
An Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect across Dallas–Fort Worth through the morning hours. Temperatures sit in the mid-20s, but wind chills have dropped to near or below zero in parts of North Texas. Exposed skin can become painful within minutes, and frostbite risks rise quickly.
Roads remain mostly dry, but bridges and overpasses can hide icy patches from overnight cooling. Drivers heading out early should slow down and stay alert, especially on shaded ramps and elevated roadways. Pets, livestock, and outdoor plumbing face added stress during this cold snap.
Conditions slowly improve later today. Sunshine helps temperatures recover into the upper 30s by afternoon, though the air still feels crisp. Winds ease, reducing wind chill impacts, but cold-sensitive infrastructure remains vulnerable.
Midweek brings a dramatic shift. By Wednesday, highs rebound into the low 40s, and areas of freezing fog may develop early, briefly reducing visibility during the morning commute. Thursday turns milder, with highs pushing into the mid-40s under partly sunny skies.
This warming trend continues into Friday and the weekend, with daytime highs climbing into the 40s and even low 50s. Overnight lows stay chilly, so refreezing remains possible after sunset. Meteorologists note that large temperature swings increase the risk of flash freezing when moisture lingers on roadways.
Looking ahead, long-range outlooks suggest precipitation chances drop next week as warmer-than-normal air spreads across much of the South.
For now, layer up, protect pets and pipes, and check on vulnerable neighbors. Feeling the cold this morning? Share what conditions look like where you are.
5-Day Outlook for Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
- Today: Extreme cold early, sunny, high near 39
- Wednesday: Freezing fog early, mostly sunny, high near 42
- Thursday: Partly sunny, milder, high near 45
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 41
- Saturday: Sunny, moderating, high near 44
