DFW Winter Storm: Forecast for Ice, Sleet, Snow, and Dangerous Cold

Winter Storm Warning and Timeline

• ⚠️ A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for North Texas from this afternoon through Monday morning, with impacts varying daily.
• 💧 Today features cold rain, transitioning to a wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet overnight into Saturday.
• ❄️ By Sunday morning, a possible shift to snow or flurries is expected as colder air moves in.

Precipitation and Accumulation Forecast

• 🧊 Ice accumulations of a quarter to half an inch are possible from tonight through Sunday morning, posing risks of power outages and damage.
• 🌨️ Northern counties could see snow and sleet accumulations of 3-5 inches, with 2-4 inches in the Metroplex (mostly sleet), and 1-2 inches further south.
• 💨 The precipitation is expected to be liquid rain for the remainder of Friday, with a changeover to a mix beginning in northwestern counties around 4 PM.

Dangerous Cold and Wind Chills

• 🥶 Extremely cold temperatures are forecast after the precipitation clears, with wind chills potentially dropping to 5-10 degrees below zero from Saturday evening through Monday morning.
• 🌡️ Actual temperatures are expected to be in the single digits and teens on Sunday and Monday mornings, with lows of 7°F in Dallas and 6°F in Fort Worth on Monday.
• 🧊 The region will remain below freezing from Saturday night until Tuesday morning, totaling approximately 79 consecutive hours of freezing temperatures.

Key Impacts and Preparations

• 🛣️ Slick roads, bridges, and overpasses are a primary concern due to ice and sleet accumulation.
• 🔌 Power outages are possible due to the weight of ice on power lines and falling tree limbs.
• 🏠 Residents are advised to check on people, pets, plants, and pipes to prepare for the cold and potential disruptions.