Cold Front Reinforces Seasonal Drop in Temperatures (Image Credits: Unsplash)
North Texas – A shift from recent mild conditions greeted the region as cooler air mass advanced behind an incoming cold front this weekend.
Cold Front Reinforces Seasonal Drop in Temperatures
The National Weather Service reported that another cold front arrived late Friday, building on earlier cooling trends across North Texas.[1][2] High temperatures dipped into the upper 50s and low 60s on Friday afternoon, a noticeable decline from highs near 70 degrees earlier in the week. Northeasterly winds contributed to the chill, limiting warmth under building clouds.
Saturday brought highs around 62 degrees in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with lows expected near 39 degrees overnight. Sunday looked even cooler, with daytime highs near 61 degrees and morning lows dipping to 36 degrees. Parts of the region faced the possibility of a light freeze early Sunday.[3] Residents noted the change as a reminder that winter patterns lingered into late February.
Gusty Winds Accompany Dry Conditions
Winds picked up significantly behind the front, with sustained speeds reaching 20 to 25 mph and gusts up to 35 mph by Saturday afternoon. Low humidity levels heightened concerns over grass fire risks, particularly west and northwest of Dallas-Fort Worth. Fire weather alerts remained in effect through Saturday in drier areas.[2]…