Dallas woke up under clear skies early today, with temperatures hovering near 45°F and a light north breeze in play. The city will stay mostly sunny with a high around 66°F, a comfortable sweet spot before the weather pattern starts to shuffle again. Light, variable winds are expected this afternoon as the post-frontal ridge settles in.
Afternoon Into Saturday: Quick Warm-Up
A ridge aloft will nudge temperatures into the mid-70s tomorrow and near the low 80s Saturday, roughly 77°F tomorrow and around 82°F on Saturday, as south winds make a comeback. That warm, dry setup means a brief, spring-like stretch ahead of the next front. According to the National Weather Service Fort Worth, winds stay on the lighter side Friday before picking up into the weekend.
Weekend Impacts
It will feel like a sneak preview of summer for a couple of days, so it is a solid window for outdoor plans, with a catch. Expect gusty conditions in exposed spots, especially Saturday afternoon. Lightweight patio furniture and pop-up tents could go flying if they are not secured, and drivers should plan for crosswinds on bridges and wide open stretches of roadway. The warm spell will be short-lived and sets the stage for a much sharper change on Sunday.
Sunday's Strong Cold Front
A strong cold front will barrel through Sunday, knocking highs down from the mid 80s Sunday into the 30s by Monday morning and driving wind chills into the 20s early Monday. West-southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph are likely Sunday, followed by north winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts approaching 40 mph Sunday night, according to the forecast discussion detailed in an Area Forecast Discussion. That quick turnaround will make the Monday morning commute feel especially harsh, particularly for anyone on Spring Break or traveling.
Plan Ahead
Keep layers ready for Monday and give yourself extra time on the roads, since strong winds can complicate driving for high-profile vehicles and disrupt outdoor setups.
