As Dallas residents prepare for the holiday season, the weather is a major factor in travel plans and outdoor activities. The National Weather Service’s most recent forecast, released on December 17, predicts a week of variable weather conditions, including cloudy skies, sunlight, and a minor possibility of drizzle in the evenings. Today, Dallas residents will enjoy mostly cloudy skies with a high of 65 and a south-southeast breeze ranging from 5 to 10 mph. As the evening approaches, there is a slight possibility of drizzle before 3 a.m., followed by patchy fog between 7 p.m. and 2 a.m.
Those planning their Thursday journeys could expect bright skies with highs around 67. Before noon, the south-southwest wind of 10 to 15 mph is expected to turn north in the afternoon, gusting up to 25 mph. While the warmth persists during the day, Thursday night temperatures are expected to drop, favoring a cooler low of 39 degrees with a north breeze that calms over the evening. According to the National Weather Service, the pattern of bright days and clear nights will continue into the weekend, indicating an ideal start for outdoor weekend plans.
Friday will continue the trend, with plentiful sunshine and a high around 63, as winds gradually shift from light and variable in the morning to southerly breezes of 5 to 10 mph as the day proceeds. Residents expecting the evening can expect a bright night sky with a low of near 50, as south breezes remain at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Saturday is expected to be sunny with a high of 77 degrees, and south-southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph may bring gusts up to 25 mph.
Saturday night’s outlook stays consistent, with partly clear skies and a low of 52 with a light south breeze. On Sunday, Dallas should enjoy partly sunny skies with a high of 70 and winds changing from south to east-northeast in the afternoon. The pattern of partly cloudy nights continues, with Sunday night’s low expected to be near 51. A string of mostly sunny days will continue into next week, with Monday’s high near 72 and Tuesday’s prediction forecasting a growing high of 79. The week’s forecast offers Dallas a tapestry of weather, varied yet mild, a reminder of the city’s capacity to swing from gentle gusts to the crisp embrace of a north wind, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Leave a Reply