Texas wakes up to a different kind of January weather this Monday, with mild air already spreading north across the region. Fog lingered early in spots, but a warming trend is firmly underway, bringing a springlike feel to much of North Texas by afternoon.
High pressure aloft is driving the change, allowing temperatures to rise well above seasonal averages. Across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, highs are expected to reach the mid to upper 70s, while parts of western and southern North Texas push closer to 80 degrees. Cities like Cisco, Graham, and Killeen may flirt with the low 80s before the day ends.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, south winds between 10 and 20 mph will add a breezy feel through the day. Those winds helped trap moisture near the surface overnight, producing patchy morning fog, especially in low-lying areas and along river valleys. Visibility improves through mid-morning, but drivers were urged to use low-beam headlights early.
Tonight stays mild by January standards. Temperatures only fall into the mid-40s to upper 50s, keeping roads dry and conditions quiet. The warmth continues into midweek, with no immediate winter hazards for travel.
This warm stretch is part of a broader national pattern, where colder air remains bottled up farther north for now. Even so, forecasters caution that January patterns can flip quickly, and stronger systems later this week may bring changes.
Five-Day Outlook for Dallas–Fort Worth:
- Monday: Breezy, warm, highs mid to upper 70s
- Tuesday: Mild, partly cloudy
- Wednesday: Even warmer, clouds increase
- Thursday: Monitoring rain and storm potential
- Friday: Turning unsettled, cooler possible
