Cold temperatures continue to hold us and ample moisture is pulling in from the south just as a massive storm system swings in Thursday. The northern half of the Lone Star state will be a wintry wonderland by nightfall.
What You Need To Know
- A winter storm is expected to impact the Lone Star State tomorrow through Friday morning
- Winter Storm Warnings have been issued for North Texas for snow and ice
- Expect a cold, heavy rain from Austin to the Texas coast
By Thursday evening all modes of winter weather are possible including snow, ice, sleet and heavy rain. A single degree makes all the difference to determine what form of precipitation hits the ground.
We are confident that Texas will experience a high-impact winter storm this week. Many will begin seeing winter precipitation early Thursday morning.
Icy roads will make travel difficult, even dangerous, where the worst of the system sets up.
Freezing rain or a mix of rain and sleet and snow will have a high impact on travel. Ice accumulation could bring power outages across North Texas.
Model data is in more agreement on 2-5 inches of snow across the DFW Metroplex. It is likely there will be isolated higher totals overnight Thursday into Friday. Below is a look at the range of what we think is most likely compared to what will likely be the max snow accumulation during this event.
Keep in mind, a subtle shift in the storm track could drastically change snowfall totals. A track more to the north would leave DFW with more freezing rain and ice than snow.
A shift in the track south would mean more snow for DFW and a growing ice threat for Waco.
While we may be still cleaning up the mess and waiting for the snow to melt, the system will likely leave the state before kickoff on Friday.
Here is the latest day planner:
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