North Texas Winter Storm Warning: Snow, Ice, and Extreme Cold Forecast

Winter Storm Warning Details

• ⚠️ A Winter Storm Warning is officially in effect for North Texas from tomorrow afternoon through Sunday morning.
• ❄️ The forecast includes potential for freezing rain, sleet, and snow, with the frozen precipitation expected to begin late tomorrow night.
• 🥶 An extreme cold warning is also in effect from Saturday evening through Monday morning, with wind chills potentially reaching 5 to 10 degrees below zero.

Precipitation and Road Conditions

• 🌧️ Heavy rain is expected tomorrow, which may wash away brine treatments on roads, increasing the risk of ice formation.
• 🧊 Sleet and freezing rain are anticipated to move into the Metroplex by midnight tomorrow, becoming widespread by Saturday morning.
• 🚗 While ground temperatures are currently warm, they will drop below freezing, and roads are expected to ice up over time, requiring extreme caution.

Temperature Forecast and Duration

• 🌡️ Temperatures will fall steadily from the mid-40s tomorrow to the low 30s by early Saturday, and will continue to drop to a high of only 22 degrees on Sunday.
• ❄️ The region is expected to remain below freezing for an extended period, potentially up to 79 hours, before warming into the 40s by Tuesday.
• 🏫 This prolonged cold snap may lead to school cancellations on Monday and potentially Tuesday.

Snow and Ice Accumulation Estimates

• 🌨️ Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are possible north of the Metroplex, with 2 to 4 inches expected within the Metroplex.
• 🧊 Ice accumulation is forecast to be between a quarter and half an inch for the Metroplex.

Future Outlook

• 📅 A potential for another blast of snow showers and flurries exists about a week from Friday, followed by warmer temperatures in the 40s and 50s in early February.
• 💡 A DIY candle can be made with uncooked rice, cooking oil, and a Q-tip, though caution is advised.