Dallas residents can expect a mix of sunny skies and potential rainfall in the upcoming week, with a gradual climb in temperatures following a chilly start. According to the National Weather Service, today boasts sunny weather with a high near 46 degrees, though early wind chill values might dip between 18 and 28. The north-northwest wind should blow at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts that could reach up to 20 mph.

Tonight, the forecast remains mostly clear with a low of around 29 degrees. The North wind is expected to mellow to around 5 mph before becoming calm in the evening. As for Washington's Birthday, the weather service anticipates a sunny day with a high near 57 degrees and south-southeast wind picking up at 5 to 10 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph.

The outlook for Monday night suggests increasing clouds, with lows edging near 46 degrees. Those south-southeast winds should persist around 10 mph. Rain becomes a probability on Tuesday, primarily afternoon, with cloudy conditions and highs hovering near 54 degrees. "Rain likely, mainly after noon," notes the National Weather Service, pinpointing a 70% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds will shift north-northeast in the afternoon, potentially kicking up gusts up to 20 mph.

The chance of rain drops to 30 percent before midnight on Tuesday night, with clouds persisting and the mercury plunging to around 20 degrees. The North wind is forecasted to blow around 15 mph, with gusts hitting up to 25 mph. Sporadic sunshine returns on Wednesday, paired with a high near 32 degrees and steady north winds, again reaching gusts of up to 25 mph.

As the week progresses, Dallasites will see partly cloudy skies Thursday night with a low of around 24 degrees. The warming trend continues into Friday with partly sunny conditions and highs around 40. Looking toward the weekend, "Mostly sunny, with a high near 48," the National Weather Service predicts for Saturday, offering a moment of reprieve and perhaps a chance to enjoy the outdoors.