DFW Winter Storm Warning: Ice, Sleet, and Freezing Rain Forecast for North Texas

Winter Storm Warning for North Texas

• ⚠️ A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Dallas-Fort Worth and the majority of North Texas, with extreme cold warnings also active.
• ❄️ The forecast includes the potential for freezing rain, sleet, and snow, with wind chills expected to reach 5 to 10 degrees below zero.
• 🚨 Essential personnel like first responders, nurses, and doctors are thanked for their service during this hazardous weather.

Timing and Precipitation Details

• ⏰ Cold rain is expected to transition to freezing rain and sleet starting in the evening, with widespread freezing conditions by early morning.
• 🧊 Ice accumulation in the Metroplex is forecast to be a glaze to a quarter, possibly a half an inch.
• 🌨️ East Texas may see higher ice totals, between half an inch to 3/4 of an inch, prompting an ice storm warning for that region.
• ❄️ Snowfall is expected to be lighter, with 1 to 3 inches in the Metroplex and 3 to 5 inches to the north, tapering off by Sunday afternoon.

Extended Cold and Road Conditions

• 🥶 Temperatures will drop significantly, with lows around 30°F by sunrise tomorrow and continuing to fall throughout the day.
• 🧊 The critical temperature for freezing is around 30-32 degrees Fahrenheit, with problems expected once temperatures drop below this.
• 📉 Below freezing temperatures are expected to persist for an extended period, potentially 83 hours at or below freezing, though not a record.

Looking Ahead

• ☀️ Monday and Tuesday are expected to be sunny but cold, with highs reaching the low 40s on Tuesday.
• 🌡️ Warmer temperatures in the 40s and 50s are anticipated towards the end of the 14-day forecast period.
• 📅 A potential for light snow is also mentioned for the following Friday, though expected to be less impactful than the current storm.