As Dallas residents look forward to the week ahead, the National Weather Service predicts a series of weather changes that might call for a mix of wardrobe choices. According to the forecast, today brings sunshine with a brisk high near 58 and winds picking up from the northeast, reaching speeds of 15 to 20 mph and even gusting up to 35 mph, making for a notably blustery day. The National Weather Service advises commuters to prepare for the shift as the light winds of the early morning give way to stronger gusts.
Tonight's outlook predicts mostly clear skies with the temperature dipping to a low of around 33. Northwesterly breezes will soothe the city at 5 to 10 mph. Moving onto Saturday, residents should watch for a slight chance of sprinkles and flurries before 3 pm under partly sunny skies and with highs hovering near 46. The National Weather Service also notes that north winds will carry on at around 10 mph, sometimes with gusts soaring as high as 20 mph. Partly sunny conditions will accompany the gusts, trimming the edge off the chill for anyone stepping outside.
The forecast for Saturday night indicates mostly clear skies with the mercury falling to around 24 degrees. Northwesterly winds will persist at a gentle 5 to 10 mph. Sunday promises a return to full sunlight and slightly warmer weather with highs near 60, while swells from the southwest bathe the area at a mild 5 to 10 mph. For those enjoying the outdoors Sunday night, skies remain mostly clear with temperatures settling around 34, and southern winds take a turn to the east northeast post-midnight.
Looking ahead to the week, Martin Luther King Day is expected to be sunny with comfortable highs near 53, according to the National Weather Service. Northeastern winds will be flowing at 5 to 10 mph, and some gusts can push past up to 20 mph, adding a brisk note to the holiday. Monday night's sky will exhibit partial cloudiness as temperatures cool to around 31, with the northeast winds maintaining their steady course at 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday will see partly sunny skies and highs again near 53, with winds shifting south-southeast in the afternoon. The gentle breeze, seemingly refusing to rest, will make its presence felt across the cityscape in the subtlety of the shifting weather.
As the week progresses, Dallas residents can anticipate fluctuating cover with Tuesday night skies turning mostly cloudy and a low near 42. A suggestion of showers comes into the picture on Wednesday with a 20 percent chance of precipitation and mostly cloudy skies, ushering in highs around 61. The pattern continues into Wednesday night, staying mostly cloudy and lows at a slightly warmer 47 degrees. The forecast from the National Weather Service wraps with a partly sunny Thursday and peak temperatures near 66, perhaps hinting at a gentle transition towards the weekend.
