DFW Weather: A Year Ago North Texas Was Buried in Snow, Today It's 80 Degrees

A Year Ago: Winter Storm Grips North Texas

• ❄️ Exactly one year ago, North Texas was preparing for a significant winter storm on January 9th.
• ⚠️ The storm brought a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and grapple, leading to icy and slick roads.
• 🌨️ Many areas north of I-20 experienced over six inches of snow, with some locations like Sherman receiving nearly a foot.
• ✈️ The winter weather caused widespread flight cancellations at DFW and Love Field airports.

Today's Stark Contrast: Unseasonably Warm Temperatures

• ☀️ In sharp contrast, today's temperatures are reaching the low to mid-80s across North Texas.
• 📈 This warm weather is expected to continue, marking a significant difference from the previous year's conditions.

Comparing Weather Extremes

• 🌡️ Temperatures a year ago hovered in the 20s and 30s, while today's highs are in the 80s.
• 💡 This event serves as a reminder of the drastic weather shifts that can occur in North Texas within a single year.
• ⚡ It's noted as the first significant winter storm since the major February 2021 event that caused widespread power outages.