DFW Winter Storm: Comparing This Weekend's Event to 2021 and Avoiding Misinformation

Winter Storm Watch and Advisory

• ⚠️ A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the northern half of Texas.
• 📌 Some southeastern counties, including Houston and Galveston, may see a Winter Weather Advisory or Watch issued.
• ❄️ This contrasts sharply with 2021, when the entire state was under a Winter Storm Warning.

Key Differences from the 2021 Storm

• 🌡️ The current event is temperature-wise different from 2021.
• 🥶 In 2021, initial temperatures were much colder, ranging from -5 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit, not including wind chill.
• ⚡ This weekend's event will be cold on Sunday and Monday mornings, but not to the same extreme level of cold as experienced in 2021.
• 🔌 The major power infrastructure issues of 2021 were linked to colder air at the onset and inadequate winterization, a situation that is expected to be different this time.

Avoiding Social Media Misinformation

• 📢 Be cautious of dramatic posts on social media regarding winter weather events.
• 🤔 If you see alarming information, question its credibility and seek other opinions.
• 🚫 Do not worry about this event being like 2021; the setups are fundamentally different.
• 📊 While the event should be watched carefully, it is not expected to be to the same degree as the 2021 storm across the entire state and grid.