DFW Winter Storm Update: Freezing Rain, Sleet, and Dangerous Cold Expected

Winter Storm Warning and Ice Storm Advisory

• ⚠️ A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all of North Texas, with an Ice Storm Warning specifically added for Henderson and Van Zant counties.
• ❄️ The primary concern is freezing rain and sleet, with potential totals of up to 3/4 of an inch in East Texas, increasing the likelihood of power outages.
• 🚨 This event is not expected to cause widespread power outages like the 2021 event, but isolated outages are possible.

Transition from Rain to Wintry Mix

• 🌧️ Currently, the area is experiencing widespread rain, but this will transition to sleet and freezing rain overnight.
• 🥶 Bitterly cold temperatures are on the way, with wind chills expected to be below zero on Sunday and Monday mornings.
• 🚗 Icy roads will develop overnight and conditions are expected to worsen throughout the weekend, with temperatures remaining below freezing for an extended period.

Forecasted Conditions and Temperatures

• 🧊 Expect glaze to half an inch of ice across North Texas, with 1-3 inches of sleet and snow for the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
• 📉 Temperatures will drop to freezing tonight and will only reach the low 20s on Sunday and low 30s on Monday, remaining below freezing until late morning Tuesday.
• 🌬️ Wind chills will be dangerously cold, dipping below zero on Sunday and Monday mornings.

Weekend Preparedness and Updates

• 🏠 Residents are advised to prepare for the cold and potential impacts by focusing on the four Ps: people, pets, pipes, and plants.
• 📱 It is recommended to download the WFAA Plus app for continuous updates throughout the weekend, as extended coverage will be provided.
• 📅 The transition to wintry precipitation will occur gradually, with conditions worsening overnight and continuing through Saturday, potentially including some snow showers on Sunday morning.