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Texas Braces for Brutal Winter Storm: Snow, Ice, and Dangerous Cold Ahead
21 Jan
Summary
- Winter storm watch issued for Dallas-Fort Worth and much of Texas.
- Freezing precipitation and dangerous cold expected from Friday through Monday.
- Roads, bridges, and overpasses may become hazardous due to ice accumulation.
A winter storm watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, signaling the imminent arrival of hazardous winter weather across North and Central Texas. Starting Friday afternoon and continuing through Saturday night, residents can expect freezing precipitation in the form of snow and ice.
This event is forecast to bring "dangerous" cold that will linger until Monday morning. Overnight temperatures are projected to plummet into the single digits in some locations, with DFW International Airport anticipating temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit from Friday evening until Monday afternoon.
The weather service warns that roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become extremely dangerous due to ice accumulation. Power outages are also a possibility if ice builds up on power lines, though ERCOT expects sufficient generation to mitigate widespread issues. The extreme cold poses a life-threatening risk to unprotected livestock and pets.
