Dallas rolled out of bed under a blanket of patchy, locally dense fog today, with visibility in some low-lying spots dropping below a half mile early this morning. By mid-morning, sunshine is expected to punch through the haze and send Presidents' Day afternoon highs into the low 70s across the city.
Fog And The Morning Commute
The NWS Fort Worth reports that patchy fog could knock visibility down to less than a half mile in a few locations before 10 a.m.today, with low clouds thinning out as southerly winds pick up. Drivers are urged to stick with low beams, slow it down a bit, and allow extra time through river bottoms and other fog-prone corridors where the murk will be at its worst. Major airports could also see brief visibility drops during the early-morning hours.
Air Travel And Local Transit
DFW Airport is asking travelers to double-check flight status and build in extra time today, since low visibility can slow ground operations. For local transit riders and drivers, conditions should steadily improve once the fog mixes out by mid-morning.
Warm Midweek And Elevated Fire Risk
Temperatures are set to climb as the week rolls on, with highs near 77 tomorrow, about 79 on Wednesday, February 18, and close to 80 on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Southerly winds could gust up to roughly 30 mph tomorrow. The forecast discussion from the NWS notes very dry afternoons and humidity dropping into the teens and 20s west of I-35 midweek, which increases the potential for new fire starts. Residents are urged to avoid open burning and make sure loose outdoor items are secured on gusty afternoons.
