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Texas Weather: Dallas Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Rain or Snow Chances Nov. 14-27?
DALLAS, Texas – A warm start to November will bring temperatures into the 80s across Dallas before showers and possible thunderstorms arrive Monday night, Nov. 2. The National Weather Service forecast
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-10-31T08:34:34.524Z
DALLAS, Texas – A warm start to November will bring temperatures into the 80s across Dallas before showers and possible thunderstorms arrive Monday night, Nov. 2. The National Weather Service forecasts an 80% chance of precipitation Monday night, with south winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
The changing weather comes as North Texas residents begin looking ahead to Thanksgiving holiday travel from Nov. 14 27, although the available forecast does not yet establish whether rain, snow or dry conditions will affect Dallas during that period.
According to the National Weather Service serving Dallas Fort Worth, temperatures will climb from the mid 70s Saturday into the mid 80s Monday before cooler conditions return Tuesday.
North Texas Weather: Dallas Reaches 85 Before Monday Night Storms Saturday, Oct. 31, brings mostly cloudy skies and a high near 76 degrees. A slight chance of showers remains possible before 10 a.m., with precipitation chances around 20%.
Saturday night remains mostly cloudy, with patchy fog developing after 1 a.m. Temperatures fall to around 64 degrees.
Sunday, Nov. 1, brings partly sunny skies and a high near 83 degrees. South winds develop around 5 mph during the afternoon.
Sunday night remains mostly cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 68 degrees.
Monday, Nov. 2, is expected to be the warmest day of the forecast period, with partly sunny skies and a high near 85 degrees. South winds increase to 10 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching 35 mph.
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm arrive Monday night, with an 80% precipitation chance. Temperatures fall to around 66 degrees, while south winds continue gusting as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, brings a 30% chance of showers before 1 p.m., followed by mostly sunny skies and a high near 77 degrees. West northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph could gust to 25 mph.
Tuesday night turns mostly clear, with temperatures falling to around 55 degrees.
Wednesday brings sunshine and a high near 75 degrees, followed by mostly clear skies Wednesday night and a low around 54.
Thursday remains sunny, with a high near 76 degrees and a 20% chance of showers. Friday brings additional sunshine and a high near 76 degrees.
Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Nov. 14 27: Rain or Snow in Texas? The early November warmth and Monday night thunderstorms arrive ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, when changing weather conditions can become important considerations for motorists and airline passengers.
Thanksgiving falls Thursday, Nov. 26, but the available National Weather Service forecast for Dallas extends only through Friday, Nov. 6.
That means the forecast does not establish whether rain, snow or dry conditions will affect Dallas during the Nov. 14 27 holiday travel window.
No snowfall accumulation forecast or winter weather alert is included in the supplied information.
Although temperatures are expected to reach 85 degrees Monday, that warmth does not establish what conditions will develop later in November.
Dallas Five Day Weather Forecast Sunday, Nov. 1: Partly sunny, high near 83°F. Mostly cloudy overnight, low around 68°F. Monday, Nov. 2: Partly sunny, high near 85°F, with south wind gusts reaching 35 mph. Showers and a possible thunderstorm overnight, low around 66°F, with an 80% precipitation chance. Tuesday, Nov. 3: Mostly sunny, high near 77°F, with a 30% chance of morning showers. Mostly clear overnight, low around 55°F. Wednesday, Nov. 4: Sunny, high near 75°F. Mostly clear overnight, low around 54°F, with a 20% chance of showers. Thursday, Nov. 5: Sunny, high near 76°F, with a 20% chance of showers. Mostly clear overnight, low around 54°F. For now, Dallas residents can expect a warm weekend, gusty winds and an increased thunderstorm chance Monday night, followed by cooler and mostly dry weather through Friday. Additional National Weather Service outlooks will be needed before rain or snow chances can be assessed for Thanksgiving holiday travel across the Dallas area.