Dallas residents woke up to a brisk Christmas morning as the city is blessed with mostly sunny skies and an expected high of 48 degrees. Those venturing out for some holiday activities can anticipate northwest winds ranging from 10 to 15 mph, with possible gusts climbing up to 25 mph. As Santa makes his way back to the North Pole, the clear skies will continue into the evening, with temperatures dropping to a low of around 33 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
The weather should remain calm heading into the night, with Northwest wind settling down to around 5 mph, then shifting to the south-southwest after midnight. Tuesday will greet Dallas with another sunny day, with a more comfortable high near 55 degrees. Those planning to return Christmas gifts or hit the post-holiday sales might want to hold onto their hats, as there will be a south wind at 5 to 15 mph, and it could produce gusts as high as 20 mph. For those looking ahead, the forecast promises a continuance of clear skies through Tuesday night, with lows around 37 degrees.
It's nothing but blue skies for the next couple of days. Wednesday is said to remain sunny with high temperatures peaking near 51 degrees, while northwest winds will keep things brisk at 5 to 15 mph, with gusts that could reach 25 mph. The evening chill is back that night with a low of around 34 degrees and the winds not letting up, reinforcing the season's crisp air.
Heading toward the weekend, Dallas is locked in a sunny streak. Thursday's forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 45 degrees, and a continued presence of north-northwest wind around 15 mph -- ensuring gusts could ruffle a few feathers up to 25 mph. As nighttime falls, though colder temperatures grace Dallas, the skies will remain mostly clear with temps dropping to around 32 degrees. Friday to Sunday looks to hold the line with sunny to mostly sunny conditions and highs ranging from 51 to 58 degrees, giving end-of-the-year celebrations a bright backdrop, as per the National Weather Service.
