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NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) — Waves of freezing rain, sleet and rain will continue to impact most of North Texas throughout Tuesday, and CBS 11 wants to ensure you know what that means for you.

 

USPS adjusts mail delivery schedule

The United States Postal Service has suspended operations at many locations across Dallas-Fort Worth due to icy road conditions. 

USPS said they will provide more information when operations resume. See the impacted locations below.

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By CBS Texas Staff
 

Ice storm warning issued

An ice storm warning has been issued for western counties, including Denton, Johnson, Wise and Tarrant.

The warning goes into effect on Feb. 1 at 6 a.m. through Feb. 2 at 6 a.m.

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Is more ice on the way to North Texas? 08:44
By CBS Texas Staff
 

Fort Worth travel update: no road closures at this time

By CBS Texas Staff
 

Fort Worth ISD to close on Wednesday

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Fort Worth Independent School District has announced it will be closed on Wednesday due to the wintry weather that has settled over North Texas. 

In addition to classes, the district said in a statement that all extracurricular activities have also been canceled. 

See our updated list of school closings here

By Nick Blackhall
 

DPS Trooper severely injured on I-45 near Corsicana

1 p.m. - A Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper was severely injured today while working a traffic crash on I-45 near Corsicana. 

DPS spokesman William Lockridge said the trooper was taken to the hospital. 

State Rep. Cody Harris (R-HD) commented about the injured trooper on Twitter.

"Taylor and I are praying for the State Trooper who was involved in a terrible accident in Navarro County this morning. Join us as we pray for the doctors tending to him and for his family," he stated. "STAY OFF THE ROADS until the weather has cleared."

By Annie Gimbel
 

Garbage and recycling pickup for Dallas canceled

Dallas residents, Tuesday garbage and recycling collection services have been canceled for today. Dallas Sanitation asks that you visit their Sanitation App or you can visit their webpage here for more updates.

By CBS Texas Staff
 

Weather conditions moving into the afternoon

12:40 p.m. - A look at the current conditions outside and around the DFW metroplex. Meteorologist Jeff Ray has the latest and what you can look forward to in the next couple of days.

First Alert Weather Day Update 02:21
By CBS Texas Staff
 

Denton Square a ghost town

12:35 p.m. - Denton Square is a ghost town today, according to CBS 11 reporter Jack Fink. Also there are no power outages in Denton at this time. 

By Annie Gimbel
 

Few people on roads in Denton

12:30 p.m. - CBS 11 has crews braving this winter weather. Here's video from reporter Jack Fink in Denton along what's normally a pretty busy street -- U.S. Highway 380 at Bonnie Bear near I-35 in Denton. 

By Annie Gimbel
 

Dallas cancels all city-sponsored events

Just after noon, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced that the city has canceled all city-sponsored events, including the Dallas City Council briefing meeting. "We are going to play it safe."

By CBS Texas Staff
 

Thunder sleet, freezing rain make up winter mix

12:05 p.m. - Light freezing rain and sleet this morning with snow mixing in during the afternoon. Significant icing possible. High around 30F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precip 60%.

Thunder sleet, freezing rain make up winter mix 04:32
By CBS Texas Staff
 

Meals On Wheels of Tarrant County closed

Noon - Meals On Wheels of Tarrant County will remain closed until at least Wednesday, possible Thursday, according to the organization. 

They are advising people to check on their family and neighbors who are home bound, elderly or disabled to make sure they're fed and warm, according to spokesperson Philip Gonzalez. 

By CBS Texas Staff
 

Tarrant County Commissioners Court cancelled

8:20 a.m. — Due to icy roads, Tuesday's Tarrant County Commissioners Court meeting has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 7.

By CBS Texas Staff
 

Oncor outage numbers

7:47 a.m. — Out of nearly 4 million customers, the following are being impacted by the winter weather in North Texas:

Active outages — 52

Affected customers — 692

By CBS Texas Staff
 

Flight delays and cancellation numbers

7:45 a.m. — DFW Airport and Love Field are expected to delay and cancel flights throughout Tuesday and over the next few days.

DFW Airport

Delays:  21

Cancellations: 561

Love Field

Delays: 14

Cancellations: 127

By CBS Texas Staff
 

Arlington to close public facilities

7 a.m. — Due to winter weather, all of Arlington's public facilities will be closed to the public Tuesday.

By CBS Texas Staff
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