Dallas, Texas – A powerful winter storm is expected to impact large portions of Texas and Oklahoma beginning Sunday night, bringing snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures that could significantly disrupt travel, utilities, and daily life across the Southern Plains through early next week.
According to the National Weather Service, precipitation will spread across Oklahoma late Sunday before pushing south into Texas overnight, with snow becoming heavy at times through Monday. Arctic air surging south behind the system is expected to drive temperatures well below normal, creating hazardous wind chills and increasing the risk of frostbite during overnight hours and early morning commutes.
The most significant travel impacts are expected along major corridors including Interstate 35, Interstate 40, Interstate 44, Interstate 20, and Interstate 30, where roads could quickly become snow-covered and icy. Northern Texas and much of Oklahoma face the highest potential for accumulating snow, while central and southern Texas could see periods of sleet or freezing rain, increasing the risk of icy bridges, downed tree limbs, and scattered power outages.
Officials urge residents to avoid non-essential travel during periods of freezing precipitation, prepare vehicles with winter emergency supplies, and protect homes, pets, and plumbing from prolonged cold. Extended subfreezing temperatures could also strain power infrastructure and heating systems.
Winter storm warnings, ice advisories, and cold weather alerts are expected to remain in effect through Tuesday, with additional alerts possible as conditions continue to evolve across Texas and Oklahoma.
