Dallas-Fort Worth residents bundled up Monday morning, December 8, 2025, as the second freeze of the 2025-2026 winter season gripped North Texas, delivering overnight lows dipping into the mid-20s and low 30s in northern areas along the Red River.
According to the National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office, wind chills made it feel even colder, hovering in the 20s across the metroplex.
This early chill follows the season’s first freeze on December 2, when temperatures plummeted into the 20s region-wide, with Graham hitting a brisk 19°F.
Typically, DFW experiences about 29 to 33 freezing days per year—defined as lows at or below 32°F—based on long-term climatology from the NWS Fort Worth and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
With two already in the books by early December, meteorologists note this pace is ahead of the norm, though the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a warmer-than-average winter overall for Texas, potentially limiting prolonged cold snaps.
Sunny skies prevailed Monday, but highs struggled to reach the low 50s—well below the December average of 59°F—leaving jackets essential for outdoor errands.
Common advice trended: Cover outdoor faucets, bring potted plants inside, and let vehicles warm up to melt frost, per NWS guidelines.
This Week’s Forecast for Dallas (December 8-14):
After Monday’s cool highs in the low 50s, temperatures rebound quickly. Expect mild conditions mid-week with highs climbing into the 60s by Wednesday and nearing 70°F by Thursday, per the NWS Fort Worth extended outlook.
Dry weather dominates through the weekend, with no significant rain chances until possibly Friday’s approaching front, bringing cooler highs in the 50s by Sunday.
Overall, a welcome warmup after the freeze, though brisk mornings linger early in the week.
