TEXAS — A stronger cold front is sweeping across the state this weekend, bringing a sharp temperature drop, gusty winds up to 30 mph, and the potential for light freeze conditions around the DFW airport and surrounding North Texas communities.
The first front has already arrived, with temperatures falling into the 40s this morning. Afternoon readings are expected to run 15 to 20 degrees cooler than recent days. A reinforcing cold front is forecast to move through Saturday morning, adding stronger winds and setting the stage for a distinctly February-like chill.
Temperatures Turning Much Colder
After the initial front, daytime highs will struggle into the upper 50s this weekend. While that may not sound extreme, it marks a noticeable shift from recent warmth.
The bigger concern comes overnight. Forecast guidance indicates a light freeze risk Sunday morning, particularly in outlying areas outside the urban core. Sunday night could be even colder, with the possibility of upper 20s in some locations. A light freeze is now possible at DFW airport Sunday night, signaling that the cold air mass will be strong enough to reach deeper into the metro…