Confidence is increasing regarding the potential for a significant intrusion of Arctic air and impactful wintry precipitation from Friday into the upcoming weekend. Minor to moderate impacts are likely across much of the area with the potential for hazardous travel, closures, and disruptions to infrastrucure. Details on amounts, coverage and severity of impacts, and timing will be refined in the coming days. Monitor the forecast closely over the next several days as we fine tune the details and start thinking about how you can Protect the 4 P's: People, Pets, Pipes, and Plants.
An Arctic air mass arrives Friday and brings dangerous cold along with a mix of winter precipitation. Most of North/Central Texas drops below freezing Friday night and remains below freezing through Sunday afternoon. Parts of North TX will not get above freezing until Monday. The coldest night will be Saturday night with lows in the single digits to mid teens. Protect the 4 P’s: People, Pets, Pipes, and Plants and be prepared to drip indoor faucets and know where your water shut-off valve is.
Rain chances return to the region Tuesday Night into Wednesday, with the highest rain chances across East Texas. Scattered light rain looks to arrive late Tuesday night and continue off and on before ending Wednesday evening. Only around 0.30 inches of rain or less is expected, with the highest amounts in East Texas.
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
The Van Zandt County SKYWARN class will be held on Tuesday, January 20th, from 6 to 8 PM at the Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library in Canton (317 1st Monday Ln, Canton, TX). Visit weather.gov/fwd/skywarnmap to find your closest spotter class or to sign up for a virtual class.
The Collin County SKYWARN class will be held on Saturday, January 24th, from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Myers Park Event Center in McKinney, TX (7117 County Road 166 McKinney, TX). Visit weather.gov/fwd/skywarnmap to find your closest spotter class or to sign up for a virtual class.
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