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Fort Worth, TX – North Texans are gearing up for a bitter cold start to the week as Arctic air pushes into the region. A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect from midnight tonight until 10 a.m. Monday, with “feels like” temperatures expected to dip as low as 4°F. Monday’s high of 41°F will feel near or below freezing all day due to persistent winds.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, wind chills tonight will range between 10°F and 20°F, with gusts up to 30 mph. Residents are urged to protect outdoor pipes, bring pets indoors, and dress in multiple layers to stay warm.
This week’s forecast remains cold, with sunny skies through Wednesday but highs struggling to reach the low 40s. Overnight lows will hover in the low 20s, raising concerns for frost and icy patches on roadways. Conditions may worsen Wednesday night as snow showers could move into the area, particularly on major thoroughfares like Interstate 35. The chance of precipitation increases to 50% by Thursday morning.