Winter Storm Watch

Locations Affected

Plano, TX ∙ Arlington, TX ∙ Irving, TX ∙ Dallas, TX ∙ Fort Worth, TX ∙ Garland, TX ∙ McKinney, TX ∙ Grand Prairie, TX ∙ Mesquite, TX ∙ Frisco, TX

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 754 PM CST Tue Jan 7 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 5 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze to .1" possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Texas. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

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