DALLAS–FORT WORTH, TEXAS — North Texas residents should prepare for a sharp drop in temperatures early Monday morning as an Arctic air mass surges southward, pushing lows into the mid to upper 20s across much of the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The cold blast follows a brisk, windy Sunday that will make conditions feel even colder than the thermometer reads.
Cold Front Timing and Sunday Conditions
The front is expected to sweep through Saturday night, bringing a noticeable chill to the region by sunrise Sunday. Afternoon highs will only reach the low to mid-50s, though northwest winds gusting up to 35 mph will make it feel more like the 40s.
Despite the blustery feel, skies will remain mostly sunny, helping to prevent any precipitation. By Sunday night, winds will begin to ease as the core of the cold air settles over North Texas.
“This is a classic December front — dry, breezy, and sharp,” meteorologist Mike Boylan of Spaghetti Models said. “Once it moves through, temperatures will drop fast, especially overnight into Monday morning.”
Monday Morning Freeze Expected
By early Monday, widespread temperatures in the 20s are expected across North and Central Texas, according to the latest model guidance. Areas near major airports, such as DFW International and Love Field, may stay just above freezing, but rural and northern suburbs are likely to fall into the mid-20s…