Residents in Dallas experienced an unusually warm Christmas Day, with temperatures soaring to near 82 degrees, according to forecasts provided by the National Weather Service. The balmy weather came accompanied by south southwest winds reaching 10 to 15 mph, and even higher gusts up to 20 mph. Dallasites looking to enjoy the warmth had the perfect opportunity to dine al fresco or play some football in the sun.
The trend of warm weather is expected to continue through Friday, with a sunny day peaking at around 83 degrees. Southwestern winds will gently breeze through the city at 5 to 10 mph. Those plans to potentially start taking down holiday decorations or just enjoy the outdoors should be easily accomplished with such mild conditions, despite the need to possibly adjust traditional post-Christmas activities under such warm skies.
As the weekend rolls in, the forecast posted by the National Weather Service indicates mostly sunny skies with high temperatures hovering near 81 degrees for Saturday. It's a reminder that even as the year ends, the Texas climate maintains its reputation for unpredictability. The south southwest wind will keep up its pace at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday, however, sees a change with clouds gathering and highs dropping to a cooler 76 degrees. The south southwest wind is projected to shift northwest in the afternoon, potentially gusting up to a brisk 25 mph. As night falls, there's a 20 percent chance of showers before midnight, turning the skies mostly cloudy as the temperature dives sharply to around 33 degrees. This sudden drop serves to disrupt the pattern set earlier in the week, but offers a more season-appropriate weather as people prepare to wrap up their holiday break.
Looking forward to the start of the upcoming workweek, Monday's conditions are expected to remain mostly cloudy, with highs only reaching near 45 degrees, a marked difference from the holiday warmth. The north wind will maintain its strength at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. As Dallas residents transition back to their regular routines, the crisp air will be a stark callback to winter norms after the Christmas heatwave.
For those already wondering about New Year's weather, the National Weather Service anticipates a sunny Tuesday with a high near 50 degrees, followed by a mostly clear night and a low around 33 degrees. Wednesday promises sunny skies with a more pleasant high near 60 degrees, possibly setting a positive and mild stage for the year's end celebrations.
