Dallas is getting a sneak peek at spring today, as clear skies turn a brisk sunrise into an almost‑spring afternoon. Early readings were near 37°F around the metro, but temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 60s by midafternoon, starting a stretch of above‑normal warmth that should hang on through next week. Mornings will stay on the cool side, while afternoons feel more like late March than mid‑February.
What To Expect Today
Sun dominates today’s forecast with a high near 68°F and light west winds around 0–10 mph, picking up a bit later in the day. Western and northern counties may have dipped to a light freeze just before sunrise, but the core of the Dallas–Fort Worth metro is expected to stay above freezing. There are no watches or warnings in effect for the area this morning, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth Office.
Weekend Outlook
Friday looks like the standout warm day, with highs near 78°F. Temperatures ease back slightly into the low 70s on Saturday, then rebound into the mid to upper 70s on Sunday afternoon. Overnight lows should mostly land in the 40s to low 50s, so expect cool starts followed by comfortably warm afternoons for chores, sports, or patio time. This keeps up the pattern seen when Dallas shivers at dawn, basks by lunch, with the warm ridge now projected to stick around several days longer than first thought.
Early‑Week Rain Chances
Monday night into Tuesday brings the first real shot at showers, though chances stay on the low side at roughly 20–30 percent, and significant rainfall totals are not expected. Widely scattered showers, along with an outside chance of an isolated thunderstorm, are possible as southerly Gulf flow increases, so it is worth having a light backup plan for Monday evening activities. Timing and coverage are still uncertain, so check back with the National Weather Service Fort Worth Office before heading out Monday night.
Quick Take
Plan on chilly mornings and warm, sunny afternoons through much of the week: dress in layers early, then expect to shed one by lunchtime. With no active advisories and only slim early‑week rain chances, most outdoor plans should be in good shape; just keep an eye on updated forecasts if your event is especially weather‑sensitive.
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