As Dallas residents woke up to the hushed ambiance of Christmas morning, they found themselves wrapped not in a blanket of snow, but in a soft shroud of fog that hung over the city until 9am. According to the National Weather Service, the rest of the day is expected to remain cloudy with peaks near 60 degrees, and nearly imperceptible northwest winds that will settle into calmness by the afternoon.
The city is set to experience more cloud cover tonight, holding temperatures at a comfortable low of around 50 degrees as calm winds persist. The forecast for Thursday, however, comes with the certainty of showers and thunderstorms – a 70% chance as reported by the National Weather Service. Before noon, showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected, followed by intermittent showers and thunderstorms into the afternoon. Accumulations of rain could total between a quarter and half an inch.
As we transition into Thursday night, Dallas is predicted to see partly cloudy skies with lows hovering around 49 degrees. The westerly winds will make a mild appearance at around 5 mph before easing off. By Friday, the city is set to experience mostly sunny conditions with temperatures climbing to a pleasant nearly 68 degrees, assisted by a light south-southwest wind due to pick up slightly throughout the morning.
Moving into the weekend, Friday night will remain partly cloudy with temperatures dipping near 48 degrees, according to the foresight provided by the National Weather Service. Saturday is forecasted to delight with an ample amount of sunshine and highs once again approaching 68 degrees. Winds from the west around 5 mph will accompany us into Saturday night, which is projected to be mostly clear with lows around 46 degrees.
Continuing the streak of balmy weather, Sunday's skies will stay mostly sunny, allowing the mercury to rise to an inviting high near 71, as southwest winds blow gently at around 5 mph. The clear trend extends into Sunday night with lows expected to be near 49. The start of the next week heralds persistently sunny days with high temperatures soaring up to 73 on Monday and then tempering to a cooler 61 by Tuesday, signifying a week ahead favoring light and warmth over the typically brisk air of December in Dallas.
