Confidence has increased that we will receive some winter precipitation early to mid next week. The most likely scenario is bitterly cold with a few flurries. Only light accumulations are expected with snow totals remaining less than half an inch for all areas. There is a less likely scenario, with a 3 in 10 chance of occurring, in which snow amounts up to 2 inches and minor impacts would occur in Central TX.
Multiple days of frigid weather are expected following a Friday night/Saturday arctic front. The left image indicates the official forecast for high and low temperatures for DFW and Central Texas. The right side shows the chance that Monday's daytime temperatures never climb above freezing (the northwest counties have the highest probabilities). Remember to protect exposed pipes and bring your pets indoors!
A gradual warming trend is expected through late week with highs in the 60s and lower 70s. A few sprinkles of rain are possible on Friday beneath mostly cloudy skies, while southwest winds increase to 15-25 mph.
Our first Severe Weather Education class of the season is this Thursday, January 16th! Join us for the Palo Pinto County Severe Weather Education class. This class is free and open to the public (all ages). You do not have to register to attend. Class begins at 6 pm at the Steve Perdue Fire Training Center. You do not have to be a resident of Palo Pinto County to attend. For our full class schedule, visit this webpage: www.weather.gov/fwd/skywarnmap
Join us for the Collin County Severe Weather Education class this Saturday, January 18th! This class is free and open to the public (all ages). You do not have to register to attend. Class begins at 9 am at the Sockwell Center in Plano. You do not have to be a resident of Collin County to attend. For our full class schedule, visit this webpage: www.weather.gov/fwd/skywarnmap
Take proper precautions for the upcoming cold weather, including protecting the 4 P's: People, Pets, Pipes and Plants. Minimize time spent outdoors, wear proper protection, and check on vulnerable family and friends. Keep pets hydrated, indoors, and warm as much as possible. Insulate pipes, and cover or bring sensitive plants indoors.
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