North Texas Winter Storm: Sleet, Ice, and Road Conditions on January 24, 2026

Winter Storm Impacts Across North Texas

• ❄️ Winter weather has officially arrived in North Texas, with a weekend-long winter storm impacting the region.
• 🚗 Reporters are covering conditions across the area, including sleet-covered roads, iced-up trees, and cars stuck in parking lots.
• 🥶 Frigid temperatures and picking up winds are contributing to dangerous conditions, with reports of cars and trucks sliding off the road.

Road Conditions and Travel Hazards

• 🛣️ Roads in Dallas and Fort Worth are described as slick with a film of sleet, ranging from an inch to an inch and a half thick.
• ⚠️ Drivers are urged to stay inside, as even roads that appear passable can become treacherous once the sleet refreezes.
• 🚨 The Fort Worth Police Department reported around 10 minor and major accidents related to the wintry mix between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
• 🚧 Construction equipment is being used to clear interstates in areas like Gainesville, Texas, where roads are described as a solid sheet of sleet.

Power Outages and Community Response

• ⚡ A power outage in Burleson has left 900 customers without electricity since the previous night due to a broken pole, possibly caused by strong winds.
• 🏠 Crews are working to replace poles and restore power, with an aim to have it back on by 2:30 p.m. that afternoon.
• 🛒 Despite the slick conditions, some people are still venturing out for essential needs, like grocery shopping at a Fiesta in South Dallas.

Weather Observations and Forecast

• 🌨️ Precipitation has varied, including freezing rain and sleet, with periods of drizzle and breaks in the sleet in some areas.
• 📉 Temperatures are dropping, with Denton reporting 22°F feeling like 4°F, and conditions are expected to worsen overnight as temperatures drop further and existing precipitation freezes.
• ✈️ DFW Airport is experiencing significant travel disruptions, with over 1,200 cancellations anticipated for the day due to the storm.

Personal Experiences and Local Conditions

• 🐿️ In downtown Denton, squirrels were observed seemingly enjoying the cold weather, while reporters felt the chill.
• 🚗 A worker at a tire shop noted that while cold, the icy conditions were not as severe as initially anticipated, but still advised caution for drivers.
• 🏡 Neighborhoods in Gainesville, Texas, were seen with significant ice accumulation, resembling a winter wonderland with icicles hanging from houses.