Dallas, Texas – A high-impact winter storm is set to slam North Texas beginning Friday evening, bringing dangerous ice accumulations, snow, and strong winds that could make travel nearly impossible through Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 6 p.m. Friday until noon Sunday for a large portion of North Texas. The warning includes the entire Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex along with surrounding counties stretching north to the Red River. Sleet and snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are expected across most areas, with totals near 5 inches possible close to the Red River. Ice accumulations between one-quarter and one-half inch pose the greatest threat.
Statewide impacts will focus on infrastructure and mobility. The weight of ice combined with gusty winds may bring down tree limbs and power lines, leading to scattered to widespread power outages. TxDOT officials warn that highways including Interstate 20, I-30, I-35, U.S. 75, and Loop 820 could become impassable as freezing precipitation intensifies.
Within the Dallas–Fort Worth area, communities including Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Denton, McKinney, Frisco, Garland, and Weatherford should prepare for prolonged hazardous conditions. Emergency managers urge residents to delay all non-essential travel, charge electronic devices, and have flashlights, food, and water ready in case of outages.
The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through Sunday midday, with conditions expected to improve slowly thereafter. Residents should continue monitoring local alerts and check road conditions at DriveTexas.org before attempting travel.
