A significant intrusion of Arctic air and impactful wintry precipitation will affect all of North and Central Texas from Friday evening through the upcoming weekend. A cold rain on Friday will gradually transition to freezing rain and sleet from north to south on Friday night and Saturday. A full changeover to sleet and some snow is expected across parts of North Texas late Saturday before wintry weather ends on Sunday.
Accumulating ice from freezing rain will occur before the transition to sleet and snow from late Friday through Saturday. Expect icy roads, trees, and power lines, with much of the area experiencing 1/4 to 1/2 inch of ice. Multiple inches of accumulating sleet are also expected, mainly from Saturday into Sunday morning with totals of 2-5 inches forecast roughly from I-20 northward. Lesser amounts of sleet will occur in Central Texas.
Impacts to travel due to ice will begin across parts of North Texas on Friday evening, and will gradually expand southward into Central Texas on Saturday. By Saturday evening, most of the area will have at least moderate travel impacts due to accumulations of ice and sleet. Power outages are possible due to ice accumulating on trees and powerlines.
In addition to wintry precipitation, dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills are also forecast through the upcoming weekend with an Extreme Cold Watch in effect Saturday evening through Monday morning. Temperatures will remain below freezing into Monday for most of western North and Central TX, or into Tuesday for the Red River and eastern portions of North and Central TX. Cover exterior faucets, open cabinets under your sink and drip indoor faucets, and locate your water shut-off valve and know how to turn it off. Have your emergency kit ready to go and stock up on essentials! Finish all preparations BEFORE Friday!
NOW is the time to take preparations for the expected winter weather arriving Friday and impacting North and Central Texas through the weekend. For family, friends, and pets: Keep enough non- perishable food, water, & medications for at least 3 days, bring pets indoors or provide adequate warmth, update your first aid kit, and charge your phone ahead of time. For your home: Install and or test heaters, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, cover outdoor pipes and seal doors/windows. Ensure safe use of portable heaters and/or generators. Gather flashlights, batteries, candles, and extra blankets. For you car, make sure your gas tank is full and prepare an emergency kit including first aid, cell phone charger, jumper cables, blanekts, water, snacks, and an ice scraper/brush.
The first virtual SKYWARN class of the year will be held on Thursday January 22nd from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Pre-registration is required. To register, visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7269849289732852311. To find your closest in-person spotter class or to sign up for a different virtual class, visit weather.gov/fwd/skywarnmap
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