Dallas, Texas – North Texas is entering a prolonged period of elevated winter weather concern as lingering cold across the Southern Plains keeps the potential for additional snow and ice events in play through mid-February, following one of the most expansive winter systems of the season.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, temperatures across North Texas are expected to remain below normal through the Feb. 7–20 period. With cold air firmly entrenched and an active storm track crossing the Southwest and Southern Plains, forecasters indicate there is roughly a 50–50 chance that one or more systems could bring wintry precipitation to the region during this window.
The renewed concern follows Winter Storm Fern, a massive system that swept from Texas to Maine and affected more than two dozen states. Fern delivered snow, sleet, and freezing rain across parts of Texas, including North Texas, where even modest accumulations led to hazardous travel, school disruptions, and delays along major corridors.
If additional systems develop, communities from Dallas–Fort Worth and Denton to McKinney, Sherman, and Wichita Falls could face rapidly changing road conditions. Elevated roadways and bridges along Interstates 20, 30, 35, and 635 remain especially vulnerable to icing during overnight and early morning hours when temperatures fall below freezing.
Texas Department of Transportation officials warn that even light wintry precipitation can create dangerous driving conditions in North Texas, particularly during peak commute times. Emergency management agencies are urging residents to prepare now by checking heating systems, insulating exposed pipes, and keeping vehicles stocked with cold-weather supplies.
While no single storm is guaranteed, forecasters stress that the overall pattern supports continued winter threats. Additional advisories and warnings may be issued as confidence increases, with cold air and the potential for wintry impacts remaining a concern across North Texas through mid-February.
