DALLAS, Texas – A streak of golden fall mornings and mild afternoons continues across North Texas, but change is on the horizon as a cooler air mass begins to edge south by late week. Early risers stepping outside today will still feel that gentle 60-degree warmth, though a brisk southwest breeze hints that a shift is coming.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Thursday’s highs will hover near 83 degrees before a north wind brings a noticeable dip in temperatures Friday afternoon. The leading edge of this front won’t deliver rain, but it will knock overnight lows down into the low 50s—enough for early risers to feel that first true November chill.
By Friday, conditions turn calmer but cooler, ideal for evening high school games or outdoor Veterans Day events through the weekend. Winds will ease from the north, keeping air dry and skies crystal clear. Drivers along I-35 and U.S. 75 should encounter smooth travel with excellent visibility, though gusts may briefly stir light dust on rural routes Thursday evening.
For now, Dallas sits comfortably in the “late-fall warmth” category, but models suggest a broader cool-down across much of the country heading toward Veterans Day. Northern Plains states already report snow cover, and an Arctic front next week could reach Texas by mid-November—possibly marking the season’s first widespread frost in the Hill Country.
Residents planning early holiday travel should stay alert for that temperature swing and prepare for colder mornings next week.
Five-Day Forecast for Dallas, TX:
Wed: 83/59 – Sunny and warm; light south breeze.
Thu: 83/63 – Sunny; gusty south winds to 25 mph.
Fri: 82/55 – Breezy early; cooler north wind late.
Sat: 82/51 – Mostly clear; crisp evening air.
Sun: 59/42 – Sunny and cooler; hint of early winter chill.
