Dallas–Fort Worth, TX – North Texas residents are waking up to a sharp dose of winter cold today, but forecasters say the chill will be short-lived as a rapid warm-up takes hold later this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, mostly clear skies and light winds overnight allowed temperatures to drop into the low to mid-20s across much of the region early Monday morning. Forecast lows included 24 degrees in Sherman and Paris, 25 in Graham, and upper 20s across Dallas–Fort Worth, Waco, and Killeen.
The cold start is expected to make for a brisk morning commute, with residents urged to dress in layers, bring pets indoors, and protect sensitive plants. While no winter precipitation is expected, the cold air may still pose risks to exposed pipes in colder spots north of the Metroplex.
Despite the frigid beginning, a dramatic pattern shift is underway. The National Weather Service reports that temperatures will steadily climb beginning Tuesday as upper-level ridging builds across the southern Plains.
Highs are forecast to reach the low to mid-60s Tuesday, followed by a surge into the low 70s Wednesday and Thursday. In the Dallas–Fort Worth area, highs are projected near 71 degrees Wednesday and 72 degrees Thursday, while Waco, Temple, and Killeen could climb into the mid to upper 70s by late week.
A weak front may bring slightly cooler air Friday, but temperatures are expected to remain well above normal for mid-December, with sunshine dominating the forecast into the weekend.
Meteorologists say the 6–10 day outlook favors above-average temperatures across much of Texas, signaling that winter’s grip will loosen quickly after this brief cold snap.
