Local Meteorologist's Accurate Freeze Prediction Wins NBC 5 Contest

Dallas-Fort Worth Winter Freeze Prediction: NBC 5 Meteorologist Grant Johnston's Accuracy Impresses. Dallas-Fort Worth experienced a significant number of freezes this past winter, prompting NBC 5 to issue a prediction contest among its weather experts. Grant Johnston emerged as the winner, his prediction of 24 freezes proving remarkably close to the actual 30. "Grant's prediction was impressive," said Samantha Davies, an NBC 5 meteorologist featured in a recent TikTok video. Other experts' predictions ranged from 15 to 23 freezes, highlighting the difficulty in accurately forecasting winter weather. The video also previews the team's upcoming predictions for the number of triple-digit days this summer, further demonstrating their commitment to providing accurate and timely weather information to the DFW community. This commitment to accurate forecasting underscores NBC 5's dedication to keeping viewers informed and prepared for all weather conditions.