Fort Worth is a wonderland whether it’s winter or not. | Photo by @rachel_delira
Did you know — the coldest temperature ever recorded in North Texas was -8° on Feb. 12, 1899?
The second-coldest temperature recorded wasn’t too long ago. Just back in February 2021, thermometers read -2°. Severe cold stretched across the state, and all 254 Texas counties were under a winter storm warning. DFW spent nearly six days below freezing and record energy consumption.
This year is quite different, with cold fronts simply taunting us. 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 January, February, and March.
🌨️ Precipitation
Winter precipitation under La Niña predicts Fort Worth has equal chances of having above or below average weather conditions through March 2026.
Play along. You wake up and Fort Worth’s turned into a winter wonderland overnight. How are you spending your time in the cold?
A. Bundled up with hot cocoa and a good book B. Baking all my favorite sweet treats C. Movie marathon with snacks on standby D. Venturing outside — because somewhere something’s gotta be open
Rejoice — some 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets have decreased to $60 after fans’ reactions. These less expensive tickets will be available for each game in the tournament, but there could only be 400-750 available per team. Do you remember how to grab tickets? (AP News)
Ranked
No. 4. That’s where Fort Worth ranked on Reader’s Digest’s list of the “16 Best Places to Travel in 2026 for Memory-Making Adventures,” joining international destinations like Brussels, Milan, Seoul, and Kenya, among others.
Try This
Maverick Fine Western Wear in the Stockyards just added a bright, neon sign to its facade. Now all four corners of the intersection of Exchange and North Main are aglow. (Fort Worth Magazine)
Read
The Fort Worth Public Library has a New Year’s challenge for you. During its “Resolve to Reading” challenge, log every day that you read in January, and for every 10 consecutive days, you unlock a prize. If you read our daily newsletter, thatcounts. Register now.
Environment
Fort Worth was chosen to receive $4.8 million to improve city recycling. But how exactly will the funding be used? Priorities include recycling infrastructure and materials management.
Shop
As seen on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” a new menswear company has made its Texas debut at Southlake Town Square. Collars & Co. is now open, selling men’s polos, sweaters, blazers, outerwear + more. Check it out — you could score a Christmas present for a special guy in your life. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
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This week, I was one of the first guests to experience The Devil’s Den — a brand-new private dining and chef’s room inside Star Cafe. Cafe Modern’s Executive Chef Jett Mora teamed up with Star Cafe Head Chef Victor Villarreal and Shiner Spirits to present an exclusive six-course dinner and cocktail party.
Listen to this menu and tell me you’re not intrigued:
Whipped goat cheese with fried pecans, greens + a honey crisp apple vinaigrette
Texas quail on top of smoked pumpkin risotto + pecorino
Smoked rib cap steak, garlic honey polenta + acorn squash
Squash gratin + poached fish, with a beet beurre blanc sauce
Chefs Victor Villarreal (center) and Jett Mora (right) prepare the sixth course of the night — Texas prickly pear cheesecake with bourbon amaranth granola.
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