North Texas Braces for Another Arctic Blast

Freezing temperatures and wind chills return after brief thaw

Jan. 28, 2026 at 11:15am

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After a brief respite from the winter storm that hit North Texas last week, the region is set to experience another round of frigid temperatures and arctic air this weekend. While the recent warmer weather has helped melt some of the remaining ice, forecasters warn that a new cold front will bring freezing overnight lows and the potential for hazardous black ice on roadways.

Why it matters

The back-to-back winter storms have caused significant disruption across North Texas, forcing school closures, power outages, and dangerous driving conditions. As residents grow weary of the prolonged cold, the impending return of freezing temperatures threatens to prolong the region's recovery and create additional challenges for local officials and residents.

The details

The latest forecast from the National Weather Service's Fort Worth office shows the cold front will move through the Dallas-Fort Worth area early Friday morning, potentially bringing gusty winds that will make temperatures feel even colder. While Friday is expected to reach the mid-40s, Saturday's high is currently forecast at just 32 degrees, with an overnight low of 12 degrees. There is also a 15% chance of hard-freeze temperatures, with the highest risk along the Red River.

  • The cold front is expected to move through the Dallas-Fort Worth area early Friday morning (January 31, 2026).
  • Temperatures are forecast to drop sharply on Saturday, with a high of 32 degrees and an overnight low of 12 degrees (January 31 - February 1, 2026).
  • There is a 15% chance of hard-freeze temperatures, with the highest risk along the Red River, through the weekend (January 31 - February 2, 2026).

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What’s next

Forecasters expect that the moderate temperatures and sunshine between now and Friday will give most of the remaining ice a chance to melt off before the next round of below-freezing air arrives. However, residents are advised to continue taking precautions, such as dripping sinks, insulating pipes, and bringing plants indoors, through the weekend.

The takeaway

The back-to-back winter storms in North Texas have highlighted the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events and the need for continued vigilance and preparedness as the area braces for another round of frigid temperatures and potential hazardous conditions on the roads.