FORT WORTH, Texas – The coldest air of the fall season is on the way for North and Central Texas, with widespread freezing temperatures expected to start Monday morning. Wind chills could dip into the 20s across the Metroplex and nearby counties, bringing a sharp reminder that winter is near.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, temperatures will plunge late Sunday night as a strong cold front sweeps through the region. Lows are forecast to reach the upper 20s to mid-30s by sunrise Monday, with minimum wind chills from 24 to 30 degrees in North Texas and slightly higher in Central Texas. The chill will persist into early Tuesday before a gradual midweek rebound.
Forecasters urge residents to protect sensitive vegetation, cover outdoor faucets, and bring pets indoors. Light winds will ease after Sunday’s gusts, but clear skies and dry air will enhance overnight cooling. The Texas Department of Transportation reminds early commuters that frost could develop on bridges and elevated roadways during the Monday morning rush.
The cold snap will likely mark the first hard freeze for many rural areas north of Waco and east toward Paris, ending the growing season. Temperatures should slowly moderate by midweek, though mornings will remain crisp through Wednesday.
