Dallas, Texas – A broad stretch of near-normal to slightly milder temperatures is expected to take hold across Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas during the first full week of February, signaling a leveling-off period after recent swings across the southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, temperatures from Tuesday through the following Monday are favored to trend near seasonal averages across much of the three-state region. Portions of Texas, particularly from the Panhandle into central areas, may still lean mildly above normal at times, while Louisiana and Arkansas sit closer to a classic early February setup.
In Texas, cities such as Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio can expect daytime highs mainly in the 50s and low 60s, with cooler mornings in the 30s and 40s. Arkansas, including Little Rock and Fort Smith, should see highs in the 40s and 50s, with overnight lows dipping into the 20s and 30s. Louisiana remains the mildest of the three, with Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and New Orleans often reaching the upper 50s to mid-60s during the afternoons.
This pattern suggests fewer extreme temperature swings compared to January. While brief cool fronts may still pass through, no prolonged cold outbreaks or sustained warm surges are indicated at this time.
Precipitation chances appear limited overall, which should keep travel conditions steady along major corridors such as I-20, I-30, I-35, I-40, and I-55. Morning fog may develop at times in Louisiana and eastern Texas, but widespread winter hazards are not expected.
For residents, this stretch brings a more predictable and seasonable feel to early February. Winter remains in control, but the pattern points toward moderation rather than extremes, with additional updates likely as the broader setup evolves later in the month.
