TEXAS — North Texas is bracing for another surge of Arctic air heading into the end of the week, bringing sharply colder temperatures, increasing winds, and a prolonged stretch of freezing nights after a brief warm-up on Thursday.
Brief Warm-Up Before the Cold Returns
Thursday is expected to be the warmest day of the week across much of North Texas, with afternoon highs reaching the mid-40s. That relief will be short-lived, however, as a dry but powerful Arctic front is forecast to push south Thursday night.
While this front is not expected to bring precipitation, meteorologists warn the combination of falling temperatures and strengthening winds will make conditions feel significantly colder by Friday morning.
Friday and Saturday Bring the Coldest Conditions
By Friday, daytime highs are expected to struggle into the mid-30s, with temperatures dropping sharply after sunset. Overnight lows Friday night are forecast to fall into the teens and low 20s across most of North Texas.
Saturday looks even colder, with many areas remaining below freezing all day as a stronger push of Arctic air settles in. Forecasters are calling for a hard freeze Saturday night, with temperatures once again plunging back into the teens.
Freezing Nights Continue Into Sunday Morning
Sunday morning is expected to start bitterly cold, with low temperatures in the teens, before a modest rebound allows afternoon highs to climb back into the mid-40s. Despite the daytime warming, overnight temperatures throughout the week are expected to remain well below seasonal averages.
Cold Week Brings Practical Concerns
With freezing temperatures expected every night, residents across North Texas are being urged to take precautions to protect plumbing, pets, and sensitive outdoor infrastructure. Dripping faucets, insulating exposed pipes, and checking on vulnerable neighbors will be especially important as the Arctic air lingers…