Dallas weather: When will the temperature get above freezing?
Dallas Weather: Jan. 26 mid-morning forecast
Meteorologist Evan Andrews gives an update on the bitter cold on Monday and Tuesday morning. He talks about when temperatures will finally get above freezing and start to thaw out.
DALLAS - North Texas remains gripped by a deep freeze Monday as residents woke to bone-chilling temperatures and widespread cancellations, though the worst of the recent winter disturbance has begun to move out of the region.
The storm that blanketed the Metroplex in light snow Sunday afternoon is tracking toward the Northeast, leaving behind bitter cold but clear skies. Despite the sun’s expected return Monday afternoon, temperatures are forecast to remain below freezing with a projected high of 28 degrees.
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Current Conditions
Wind chills at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport were reported at 4 degrees Monday morning, with areas further north experiencing sub-zero feel-like temperatures. While regional radar remained clear, "lake effect" snow flurries were reported near Eagle Mountain Lake, Lake Bridgeport, and Ray Roberts Lake due to lingering moisture over the water.
Timeline:
The bitter cold will gradually ease, though the recovery will be slow.
Cloud cover and lingering snow flurries are expected to give way to sunshine this afternoon. While the sun will aid in melting, any standing water will likely refreeze tonight.
A cycle of daytime thawing and overnight freezing will continue through the week.
Snow/Ice Totals in Texas
7-Day Forecast
North Texas is beginning a slow climb out of a deep freeze Monday, though a brief mid-week warmup will be followed by another Arctic blast by the weekend.
The region will see lingering morning clouds and the potential for "lake effect" snow flurries near area lakes before the sun returns Monday afternoon. While the sun is expected to cause minor melting on asphalt and pavements, air temperatures are forecast to remain below the freezing mark.
Dangerously cold conditions will continue overnight, with temperatures expected to drop into the teens.
A moderate warming trend will take hold through Wednesday and Thursday, pushing highs into the 40s. However, the reprieve will be short-lived. A secondary Arctic front is scheduled to arrive on Friday; while we do not expect a major storm or precipitation with this system, it will bring a significant drop in temperature to usher in the weekend.
Closings and Delays
LIVE: North Texas school closings for Monday and Tuesday
FOX 4 is tracking the organizations who are calling off school, events and more due to the weather. Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD and many other school districts have already announced closures for Tuesday.
National Context
The cold snap is not isolated to Texas. Extreme cold warnings remain in effect across North Texas through Tuesday morning, mirroring conditions in the Midwest and Northeast. Currently, temperatures in Dallas-Fort Worth are pacing closely with New York City and Washington, D.C.
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While a slight warming trend will bring temperatures into the mid-40s by Thursday, a reinforcing shot of Arctic air is expected to return Saturday, dropping lows back into the teens.
The Source: Information in this article is from Meteorologist Evan Andrews