DFW Weather: Latest forecast, timeline for New Year’s Eve

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Key takeaways: 

• Very warm start to the workweek
• A cold front in time for New Year’s Eve
• Rain chances decrease to start the new year

The Severe Thunderstorm Watch that was in effect for parts of North Texas has ended, and the severe threat has diminished for North Texas.

However, rain and thunderstorms will continue for the eastern half of North Texas into Saturday afternoon. Rain will slowly end from west to east across North Texas through the afternoon.

Most of DFW will be dry by the early afternoon hours with all of North Texas dry by late afternoon into evening.

A few spotty showers are possible late afternoon into the evening hours, but most will be dry and nothing like was out there this morning.

Even with the rain around Saturday, temps stayed above normal with highs in the 60s. Sunday will start off with some clouds and fog, but the sky should clear through the day with sunshine and highs around 70° during the afternoon. This may keep eastern areas cooler. 

The trend for most of the remainder of 2024 is up.

High temperatures are expected to be warmer than normal to wrap up 2024. However, the very last day, when it matters the most for outdoor activities, a cold front looks to sweep through and knock us down to cooler, but closer-to-normal highs. The forecast highs on New Years Eve at this time look to be in the middle 50s after highs in the 60s and 70s. 

Overall, the pattern remains fairly tame. New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day plans look cool and dry! Winter weather lovers may have some of the coldest air of the season to look forward to the 2nd week of January.,.