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North Texans need to prepare for potentially hazardous cold conditions with this week’s record-low temperatures arriving midweek.

• Severe cold forecasted for this week
• An Arctic front is due on Tuesday afternoon
• A minor wintry mix might occur Tuesday night through Wednesday morning

While Saturday’s temperature reached a mild 72°F, by Sunday, we barely hit the 40s. This impending cold snap will be a stark contrast, so get ready! Due to the approaching frigid air, an extreme cold watch has been issued, warning of single-digit lows and wind chills that may dip below zero in certain areas.

We’ll discuss the likelihood of wintry precipitation shortly.

• A strong Arctic front will arrive on Tuesday, bringing moisture that might lead to rain and isolated thunderstorms throughout the day.
• As temperatures plummet on Tuesday night, any lingering moisture could briefly change to light freezing rain or drizzle, particularly creating slick conditions on bridges and overpasses. However, overall, the risk of icing remains low.

Currently, while the probability of light freezing rain or drizzle is low, as temperatures drop below freezing Tuesday night, there might be a few slick spots, primarily on bridges and overpasses. The bulk of the rain should taper off before temperatures dip below 32°F!

The arrival of the Arctic front brings some of the coldest air of the season. Expect temperatures to drop into the teens, with single-digit readings widespread on both Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Coupled with a brisk north wind gusting up to 30 mph, wind chills could drop dangerously low, with the harshest conditions expected northwest of Fort Worth, where wind chills may plummet to -10°F. This is bone-chillingly cold, so be sure to take all necessary precautions to prevent issues like bursting pipes.

On Thursday, wind speeds will decrease, yet temperatures will remain just as frigid, if not colder. Although the calmer winds may slightly reduce the wind chill factor, conditions will still be perilously cold, with wind chills expected to dip below zero.

Remember the 4 Ps: people, pets, pipes, and plants. Expect nearly two full days of subfreezing temperatures.

As illustrated, temperatures fall below freezing on Tuesday night and barely rise above that threshold on Thursday afternoon, with highs hovering in the mid-30s. Significant warming is not anticipated until Friday afternoon; however, rest assured that much milder temperatures are on the horizon for next weekend and the following week. Until then, residents must contend with this cold spell.

Expect a return of warmer spring-like temperatures in the latter half of the 14-day forecast.