After a dreary, cold Sunday, North Texas will see similar weather on Monday before a big warm up arrives later this week.
Monday morning temperatures dropped below freezing in many areas with some areas reporting temperatures in the 20s, the National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office said.
Temperatures are expected to top out only in the low 50s Monday although sunnier conditions are expected, the weather service said.
Overnight low temperatures will range in the low 40s, according to the weather service.
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Warmer weather is expected Tuesday, when the highs should top out in the low 60s.
The forecast for the rest of the week calls for temperatures in the mid- to upper 60s with plenty of sunshine. Clouds are expected at night, however, but rain chances are minimal for the rest of the week.
Nighttime low temperatures are expected to range in the 40s and 50s for much of the week, according to the weather service.
The latest Dallas weather forecast from KXAS-TV (NBC5):
MONDAY: Variably cloudy and chilly. High: 49. Wind: S 5-10 mph.
TUESDAY: Partly sunny and mild. Low: 43. High: 63. Wind: S 10-15 mph.
WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny and warmer. Low: 51. High: 71. Wind: S 10-15 mph.
THURSDAY: Abundant sunshine, pleasant. Low: 57. High: 70. Wind: N 5-10 mph.
FRIDAY: Plenty of sunshine, pleasant. Low: 45. High: 67. Wind: SE 5-10 mph.
SATURDAY: Partly sunny, warmer. Low: 55. High: 77. Wind: S 10-15 mph.