Fort Worth is a wonderland whether it’s winter or not. | Photo by @rachel_delira
A cool front has arrived, but we know the question on your mind, Fort Worthians — will it stay cold this time? Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know which winter weather trends to expect in our city for December, January, and February.
🌡️ Temperature
The La Niña climate pattern is in place heading into winter — which is the main driver in the long-range winter forecast released by the Climate Prediction Center.
In North Texas, above-normal temperatures are forecast. Despite historic snow and ice events in years past, extreme winter weather events with frozen precipitation are not likely to occur this year. During winter, average temperatures will stay above freezing, with highs in the upper 50s and lows in the upper 30s.
🌨️ Precipitation
Winter precipitation under La Niña predicts drier-than-average conditions across Texas through February 2025. Due to the expected forecast, it’s likely drought conditions will persist.
Jeff Dye | 8 p.m. | Hyena’s Comedy Night Club | $20+ | The nationally touring comedian, actor, and host has appeared on FOX, NBC, and “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.”
“Sunset Corridor” | The Modern | $0+ | Artists Jonah Freeman and Justin Lowe team up to create architectural installations that “immerse viewers in an expansive alternate universe.”
Friday, Nov. 22
Turkey Giveaway | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Fiesta Mart | Free | FM K104 and Witherite Law Group are giving away 2,000 turkeys and $50 grocery gift cards for families in need.
Randall King | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s | $34+ | The West Texas singer is bringing is “old soul” traditional country music to Cowtown.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Teen Pie Eating Contest | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Burleson Public Library | Free | Find out who can eat a mini pie the fastest without using their hands.
Botanical Buddies | 12-1 p.m. | Reby Cary Youth Library | Free | Kiddos in kindergarten through 5th grade can get their hands dirty and learn the basics of botany in this gardening workshop.
TCU Football | Amon G. Carter Stadium | $36+ | The Horned Frogs will line up against the Arizona Wildcats.
Sunday, Nov. 24
TCU Women’s Basketball | 4 p.m. | Schollmaier Arena | $6 | The Horned Frogs tip-off against the Idaho State Bengals.
Parade of Lights | 6-8 p.m. | Downtown Fort Worth | $0+ | Street-side tickets are expected to sell out, so make sure you grab ‘em in time to experience the annual holiday parade.
Friday, Nov. 29
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra: Home for the Holidays | Friday, Nov. 29-Saturday, Nov. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Bass Performance Hall | $38.50+ | A holiday concert tradition yule love — join FWSO (and Santa) for the most wonderful concert of the year featuring soprano, Jasmine Habersham, and Texas Boys Choir.*
Construction started this week on DFW Airport’s new Terminal F. Expected to open in 2027, the 400,000-sqft terminal will replace the Express South parking lot. The 15-gate terminal will not have security, check-in, or baggage claim, which will be located in Terminal E and travelers will take the Skylink to Terminal F. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Development
City Council approved the rezoning of the Spring Hill and Spring Glen Apartments on North University Drive to make way for 675 affordable housing units, 10,000 sqft of community space, and greenspace. Phase I is slated to break ground in 2026, bringing 350 units and office space + Phase II will bring 325 units in 2029.
Number
$8 million. That’s how much money City Council approved for Columbia Renaissance Square Phase III, which will bring 100 more affordable housing units to southeast Fort Worth. Construction is expected to start in February and will take 18 months.
Concert
Grapevine native Post Malone is bringing his “Big Ass Stadium Tour” home to DFW on Friday, May 9. Jelly Roll will join the 10-time Grammy-nominated artist at AT&T Stadium. Tickets go on pre-sale Friday, Nov. 22 at 12 p.m. + open for general sale on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Plan Ahead
Royal Capital will reveal its designs for the Evans & Rosedale project to the community on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bethlehem Center. RSVP to ask questions and provide feedback in-person or mark your calendar to watch the presentation online.
Outdoors
The city is acquiring 167 more acres for open space conservation in two different tracts. $1.73 million worth of land will be incorporated into the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge and $3.95 million worth of land in the Silver Creek watershed will be used as a water quality priority zone.
Sports
Another professional sports team is coming to DFW. USL Dallas will join the United Soccer League Championship for the 2027 season. Follow WFAA Sports for updates.
Listen
The Texas Rangers protected three players — pitchers Emiliano Teodo and Winston Santos and infielder Max Acosta — from next month’s Rule 5 draft. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Rangers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Shop
A sports gift your kids won’t put down: Dribbleup’s top-selling Smart Basketball. Unlock thousands of interactive drills led by real coaches — it’s 60% off for the holidays.*
Category
Seasonal
🎁 Holiday gifting class is in session
Including the best headphones and a dorm-friendly basketball hoop. | Graphic by 6AM City
From classroom-approved water bottles to great campus attire, shop the best holiday gifts for students.
Local pick:TCU backpack | $65.00 | Students can return to campus in style with a backpack that has a special laptop pocket.
Stanley Quencher | $45.00 | The internet-famous water bottle, available in cute colors like Matcha Cream.
Shaq-A-Claus strikes again. The NBA legend and North Texas resident known for his generosity was spotted handing out gift cards at the Arlington Parks Mall JC Penney. This recipient decided to pay his gift forward to Fort Worth’s Beautiful Feet Ministry.
