Arctic air to bring coldest temperatures of the season to North Texas starting Sunday
Saturday began with overcast skies and temperatures in the 50s across North Texas. It will be the last mild day with above normal temperatures for a while.
Highs will top out in the low to mid-60s, accompanied by mostly cloudy skies and occasional drizzle.
Today is a good day to tackle outdoor chores, including winterization preps such as bringing in holiday decorations and filling up vehicle gas tanks, because it will be miserable standing outside this week.
First Alert Weather days have been issued for Sunday through Thursday due to the arrival of arctic air, which will likely extend into Friday.
The coldest air of the season will plunge into North Texas starting Sunday morning, dropping temperatures throughout the day.
Strong northerly winds make it feel colder than the actual air temperature through Monday.
On Monday morning, wind chills will be in the teens and single digits, with morning temperatures in the 20s and afternoon highs near 40 degrees.
Sunday morning, residents will wake up to the warmest temperatures of the day, in the low 60s.
However, an arctic front will move in mid-morning, leading to a significant drop in temperatures throughout the day.
By 4 p.m., expect temperatures near 40 degrees, but due to strong northerly winds, it will feel like the 30s.
For those heading out early Sunday morning, grab a winter coat; you'll need it by noon.
A Wind Advisory will likely be issued for Sunday due to northerly winds gusting 40 to 45 mph.
Winds will be strongest during the midday hours but will remain breezy heading into Monday morning, with gusts reaching 25 mph.
North Texas residents will wake up to wind chills in the teens and single digits across the area Monday morning, with the warmest feel in the afternoon close to freezing.
Please remember to take care of exposed pipes, bring in pets, cover or relocate sensitive plants and check on neighbors.
The arctic air will remain in place next week, with morning temperatures in the 20s and afternoon highs near 40.
Wind chills will continue to drop into the teens on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings as well.
Models are starting to agree better on the late week system, at least with timing.
The most likely timeframe for the next round of precipitation will be Thursday into Friday. However, there is still uncertainty regarding the type of precipitation, its intensity, the speed and track of the system, and potential impacts.
While we are confident about the cold temperatures and wind chill effects for the upcoming week, two scenarios are becoming clearer. However, keep in mind that we are still five to six days out, and the forecast may change.
Currently, the more likely scenario suggests that the system will arrive Thursday into Friday and move quickly through the area, providing little opportunity for the air mass to warm up, resulting in a light rain/snow mix.
However, a slower moving system remains possible, leading to airmass warming and likely resulting in cold rain.
Please stay updated on the precipitation forecast, as changes are likely.
