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Dallas, TX Cold Front Nov. 5: Highs Drop 11° by Friday
Dallas, TX – North Texas residents can expect a noticeable temperature drop heading into the weekend as another cold front arrives late Thursday, Nov. 5, bringing cooler afternoons and overnight tempe
By Mara Ellison · 2026-11-04T20:04:40.757Z
Dallas, TX – North Texas residents can expect a noticeable temperature drop heading into the weekend as another cold front arrives late Thursday, Nov. 5, bringing cooler afternoons and overnight temperatures dipping into the 40s across parts of the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, pleasant fall conditions will continue through the remainder of the week, but a late Thursday cold front will push afternoon temperatures down into the 60s by Friday.
Dallas Fort Worth Temperatures Drop 11 Degrees
Thursday's forecast calls for a high near 77 degrees across Dallas Fort Worth, followed by a high of just 68 degrees Friday, Nov. 6.
Temperatures will continue falling through the weekend, with highs near 66 degrees Saturday and 65 degrees Sunday.
Overnight lows are expected to reach 53 degrees Thursday night, 50 degrees Friday night and 48 degrees Saturday night, before dipping to approximately 47 degrees Sunday night.
Waco and Central Texas Also Face Cooler Weather
Farther south, Waco, Temple and Killeen will experience a similar cooldown.
Thursday's high near 78 degrees will fall to approximately 70 degrees Friday, 68 degrees Saturday and 64 degrees Sunday.
Overnight temperatures could reach the mid 40s by Sunday night.
Will Rain Affect Weekend Travel?
The National Weather Service expects mostly dry conditions despite the approaching front.
Isolated showers are possible across North Texas late Thursday, with rain chances around 10%.
Central Texas could also see isolated showers Saturday, with precipitation chances near 15%.
Widespread rainfall or significant travel disruptions are not currently indicated in the forecast.
Residents planning outdoor activities should prepare for cooler mornings and evenings, particularly through the weekend.
By Monday, Nov. 9, afternoon highs are expected to recover slightly into the upper 60s across much of the region.