Cold front hits North Texas, dropping temps to 40s and 50s

On October 15, 2024, North Texas experienced a significant drop in temperatures following a warm stretch. The region woke up to temperatures in the 50s to 60s, which was about 15 degrees cooler than the previous day. A strong cold front was expected to move through North Texas late Tuesday afternoon, leading to much cooler temperatures by Wednesday morning, with lows in the 40s and 50s. This marked the first time since April 22 that temperatures had dipped this low. The forecast indicated that Wednesday would be a pleasant day with plenty of sunshine and a northeast wind, resulting in daytime highs only reaching the upper 60s. However, the cooler air would persist into Thursday morning, with some areas potentially experiencing temperatures in the upper 30s. Despite the arrival of the cold front, it was noted that there would be no accompanying moisture, which is critical as much of Texas is currently facing drought conditions. The grass fire danger was elevated, prompting Governor Abbott to issue a disaster declaration for 143 counties, including Collin and Denton. As of October, DFW had not recorded any measurable rainfall, being 1.69 inches below average for the month. The forecast suggests that temperatures will rebound into the 80s by the start of the following week, indicating a return to warmer conditions after the brief cool spell.