A significant intrusion of Arctic air and impactful wintry precipitation will affect all of North and Central Texas from Friday afternoon/evening through the upcoming weekend. Impacts to travel and infrastructure are expected across all of North and Central Texas due to a combination of freezing rain/ice as well as sleet and snow, while temperatures stay below freezing for an extended period. A Winter Storm Watch is now in effect for the entirety of North and Central Texas starting Friday afternoon and continuing through late Saturday night. Plan ahead for travel impacts and power outages, and monitor forecasts in the coming days for up-to-date information.
An Arctic cold front will arrive early Friday morning, with temperatures becoming cold enough to support a changeover from rain to freezing rain and sleet later in the day. The most likely time for the onset of wintry precipitation will be midday Friday and into the evening for most areas, reaching the far south around midnight. These times will fluctuate as the event gets closer and new data becomes available.
In addition to wintry precipitation, dangerously cold temperatures are also forecast through the upcoming weekend. After temperatures fall below freezing on Friday evening, they will remain below freezing into Monday for much of the area, and even into Tuesday across portions of North Texas. There is also a greater than 50% chance for most of the area to fall below 10 degrees both Saturday night and Sunday night, and this will put pipes at significant risk. Cover exterior faucets, open cabinets under your sink and drip indoor faucets, locate your water shut-off valve and know how to turn it off. Turn off sprinklers, these will create icy surfaces!
Scattered showers and drizzle will occasionally spread across the area through the morning, and will taper off in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts of around ΒΌ inch or less are expected, with the highest amounts in East Texas. Highs will be in the 60s, with partial clearing of clouds in the afternoon.
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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