Dallas residents can expect a mix of clouds and sunshine over the next few days, with a slight chance of rain and gusty winds to break up the monotony of winter skies. While today boasts mostly sunny conditions and a comfortable high near 77 degrees, be prepared as light winds from the east southeast pick up, shifting south southeast and gaining strength up to 10 mph as morning turns to afternoon, according to the NWS forecast.
Tonight, those in Dallas should be on the lookout for a 20 percent chance of rainfall after the witching hour of 3 am, with the wind continuing its southern sprint and possibly hitting gusts as high as 25 mph. The rising tempo might keep light sleepers tossing, turning in their beds. As Thursday dawns, grab an umbrella on your way out, as the probability of morning showers hovers at about 30 percent, but don't let it dampen your spirits; expect the clouds to part ways, revealing mostly sunny skies and another high flirting with the mid-70s.
The latter half of the week offers a respite from precipitation but brings cooler evenings, starting Thursday night with a partly cloudy low around 53, the winds politely fading to a gentle south southwest breeze of 5 to 10 mph. And by the time Friday night rolls in, stargazers will delight in mostly clear skies and cooler temperatures dipping down to 39, plus the added briskness of a north-northwest wind at 10 to 15 mph will be cause to pull those cozy blankets a little tighter.
As the weekend sweeps in, so does a noticeable chill; Saturday keeps the sun in the sky yet holds back some of its warmth, peaking at 56 degrees while the wind comes from a consistent north-northwest direction; gusts might show off their might, reaching upwards of 20 mph in a display of nature's unbridled enthusiasm for the change of seasons. Moving into Sunday and the start of next week, Dallas holds onto its sunny disposition with high temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to the low 60s, providing a steady cadence to January's weather score—a temperate tune of clear nights followed by sunny days.
