Winter weather blustered its way into the metroplex Thursday evening as a cold front clashed with unusually warm temperatures, resulting in storms overnight that included strong winds, lightning, rain, and nickel-sized hail in some areas.
Area residents woke up Friday morning to temperatures in the 20s and 30s, with breezy conditions exacerbating the chill. The rest of the day on Friday is forecast to be sunny and breezy, with highs reaching 46 degrees. A wind advisory is in effect until noon for North and Central Texas.
Overnight lows Friday into Saturday will teeter around the freezing mark. Saturday will be sunny and mostly clear, with a high of 56 degrees. This will be the best day to get out and run those errands, prep your vehicles, and stock up at the grocery store, as another winter blast is on its way.
A much colder arctic front will slam the North Texas area on Sunday, bringing frigid temperatures that will stick around for at least 84 hours, according to meteorologists at WFAA.
Daytime high temperatures are anticipated to reach 28 degrees on Sunday with cloudy skies. The National Weather Service has forecast a slight chance of snow showers and freezing rain for Sunday night, turning to sleet after midnight, with a low of 14 degrees. The chance of precipitation is about 30%.
Temperatures will hover in the teens and 20s on Monday and Tuesday before finally breaking above the freezing mark on Wednesday when forecasters predict a high of 44 degrees.
Due to the possibility of lingering precipitation and freezing temperatures on Monday, the City of Dallas’ annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 20, beginning at 9 a.m., per The Dallas Morning News.
Residents are reminded to protect their plumbing, bring in plants, and keep pets warm during the frigid weather. Drivers should take all necessary precautions when traveling in icy conditions.