North Texas Weather Alert: Wintry Mix, Freezing Temperatures Expected This Weekend

Weekend Weather Alert for North Texas

• ⚠️ A WFA weather alert is in effect for Saturday and Sunday due to a potential wintry mix.
• ❄️ This mix could include freezing rain or sleet, with a possibility of snow, particularly along the Red River.
• 🥶 Dangerously cold temperatures are expected, with highs in the low 30s and morning lows in the teens, leading to single-digit wind chills by Sunday morning.

Timing and Potential Impacts

• 🗓️ The wintry mix is anticipated to begin Friday night, continuing through Saturday and into Sunday morning.
• 🚗 Icy roads are a significant concern from Friday night through the weekend, with lingering impacts possible on Monday morning.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will remain at or below freezing for at least 60 hours.

Preparation and Updates

• 💡 Residents are advised to remember the four Ps: have a plan for people, pets, and plants.
• 💧 Protect pipes from freezing temperatures.
• 📈 Stay updated with WFA Plus for the latest information as the system approaches and onshore data becomes available.

Temperature Outlook

• 🌡️ Leading up to the weekend, temperatures will be milder, with highs in the 50s on Wednesday and Thursday.
• 📉 A cold front arrives early Friday, bringing rain and a significant drop in temperatures.
• 🧊 Friday's high will be around 30°F, Saturday 31°F, and Sunday 31°F, with overnight lows dropping into the 20s and teens.