Texas enters a sharper, colder pattern this morning as a strong December front races toward North Texas, dropping temperatures and sending brisk winds sweeping across fields, highways, and neighborhoods. Drivers along I-35 and I-20 may already feel the early signs—cooler air settling in, flags snapping harder, and a textured sky hinting at the front’s rapid push southward.
According to the National Weather Service, highs will fall into the 40s and 50s Sunday, with wind chills in the 20s and 30s for much of the region. A few locations north of the Metroplex may briefly feel like the upper teens during the early morning hours. North winds of 10–20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph, will make the cold feel even more biting by sunrise Sunday.
Residents should prepare for dramatic temperature swings through the weekend. Layers, gloves, and early-season winter prep will help as this “December cold snap” settles in. If you’re traveling Sunday, plan for reduced comfort on exposed roadways, particularly along elevated stretches of I-35, I-20, US-67, and rural connectors where gusts hit hardest.
Despite the drop, this cold shot will be brief. Models show a quick warmup beginning Monday, with highs climbing back into the 60s and 70s by midweek. Meteorologists now track a stronger signal of unseasonable warmth returning from December 19–25, with an 80%+ chance of above-normal temperatures lingering into the holiday period.
For now, stay weather-aware and protect sensitive outdoor items from the cold wind.
