UPDATE: A powerful cold front swept through Dallas on December 3, 2023, plunging temperatures and bringing frigid wind chills to North Texas. Early morning readings fell below freezing, with Possum Kingdom Lake recording a bone-chilling low of 29 degrees and Dallas itself hitting only 34 degrees. Wind gusts have driven the “feels like” temperatures into the 20s, with some regions reporting wind chills in the upper teens.
The cold front, which brought scattered rain and thunderstorms to the area, left some neighborhoods drenched with over one inch of rainfall, while others barely saw a drop. As the system moves east, its lingering effects are expected to create significant travel disruptions across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast, where rain is transitioning into sleet and snow.
Looking ahead, North Texas residents can expect Monday, December 4, 2023, to be relatively mild, with temperatures staying above freezing. Forecasters predict a southwest flow aloft will maintain cloud cover, potentially leading to isolated showers, although the chance remains low at about 20 to 30 percent.
As the week progresses, conditions will begin to improve. Tuesday and Wednesday are anticipated to be quieter, with temperatures gradually rising to the 50s on Tuesday and nearing 60 degrees on Wednesday. However, a new system is expected to arrive by Thursday, bringing a significant chance for widespread rain and thunderstorms before the skies clear on Friday.
Despite these fluctuations, forecasters warn that the overall trend indicates more cold days than warm ones throughout the week. Luckily, the upcoming weekend looks promising, with calmer weather and temperatures returning to near-normal levels.
Stay tuned for more updates as this weather pattern develops. Residents are urged to dress warmly and stay informed about potential travel impacts due to the ongoing cold snap.
