Extreme Record Cold from an artic blast is expected to sweep down into DFW starting Thursday and lasting through Friday. Extreme winds will be associated with this major cold front. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph are possible in some areas! Wind chill values close to zero or below are possible for DFW through the afternoon into the evening. Majority of DFW will see temperatures around 4-12 degrees.

There is a LOW chance of snow with this system. Most places in DFW only have a 20% chance of precipitation or less, but some snow flurries cannot be ruled out.

Remember the 4 P’s!

Plants – Put heavy warm blankets over your plants. With this extreme cold, your plants won’t stand a chance without proper protection. Take in all delicate plants to keep them alive.
Pets – If you own any pets, do not let them wander outdoors for extended periods of time or be unsupervised! Temperatures this low can be extremely hazardous for your pet!
Pipes – Cover your outdoor pipes properly! Temperatures close to zero can produce more issues than just to your outdoor pipes. Make sure to set all your external faucets in your house or apartment to drip slowly to prevent freezes in the pipeline! For pool owners, make sure to run your pool equipment through these lows temperatures in order to prevent freezes! Cover your equipment with heavy warm blankets to provide better protection.
People – Last of all and most importantly, protect yourself and others! Make sure your neighbors have what they need to get through this cold and that they won’t go out during these frigid temperatures unprepared. Minimize trips outdoors and wear proper clothing to keep warm. Hypothermia can set quickly especially with wind chills in the negatives.

Christmas Forecast

Christmas is coming up! Many of you are wondering if there will be a white Christmas for DFW. The answer is NO. There is no sign of any snow for the holidays. This extreme record cold will be slowly going away by Christmas and temperatures will begin to rise again. Temperatures on Christmas Eve / Christmas will be close to 40 as a high, with lows plunging into the mid 20’s. After Christmas, temperatures will begin to climb again into the high 50’s and even low 60’s before the new year!

Have a Merry Christmas everyone! Enjoy your break and the holidays …