Dallas weather: Freezing temperatures, snow possible MLK weekend

Today will be the last mild day before a dramatic drop in temperatures sends lows into the 20s tomorrow. A significant weather shift is expected for MLK weekend, with the cold conditions continuing into early next week.

Friday Forecast

What we know:

You can expect cold, and very dry weather with overcast skies this morning. Isolated, scattered showers are possible around noon across the Metroplex.

Sunshine will break through this afternoon as temperatures in Fort Worth could reach the low 70s, while the rest of the Metroplex will stay in the 60s. Eastern areas of DFW will be the coolest.

A cold front begins to move in tonight.

What we don't know:

Timing and location of isolated showers remain unclear.

MLK Weekend Weather

What we know:

Temperatures will be near the mid-40s Saturday morning with wind chills close to freezing. Highs will remain chilly even though you will see sunshine.

Arctic air moves in Saturday night, bringing cloud cover and the potential for flurries. Lows will drop into the 20s.

Sunday will see brisk and cold conditions as arctic air lingers. With sunshine, we will not see temps much above freezing throughout the day.

What you can do:

Drip faucets, cover plants, and take precautions for pets.

What we don't know:

Timing and likelihood of flurries are unclear.

MLK Day Forecast

What we know:

Monday will be coldest day of the weekend, with lows near 20.

During the day, increasing cloud cover will keep temperatures from rising above freezing.

Will it snow?

A storm forming in the Gulf Sunday night may bring light, fluffy snow or flakes late Monday into early Tuesday. Areas south of DFW, including Waco, could see more snow accumulation.

7-Day Forecast

Tuesday Skies will clear by afternoon, and the arctic air will begin to retreat.

On Wednesday, a gradual warm-up is expected, with temperatures slightly increasing through the rest of the week.

The Source: Information in this article comes from the National Weather Service and meteorologist Evan Andrews.

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