Dangerously cold arctic front moves into North Texas after a beautiful week
North Texas should see highs rebound into the 60s on Thursday and Friday, but it's short-lived.
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North Texas should see highs rebound into the 60s on Thursday and Friday, but it's short-lived.
This week will be mild and pleasant before a new arctic blast cools things down.
After a mild end to the weekend and start of next week, North Texas residents should prepare for a significant temperature drop and possible wintry precipitation.
An arctic front is plunging through North Texas, sending temperatures plummeting behind it.
"The State of Texas is working around-the-clock to ensure Texans have the resources and support needed," Abbott said in a statement.
After a week of winter storms and icy conditions, North Texas will enjoy a sunny, comfortable Sunday before a significant cold front moves in next week.
Patchy ice is expected on roads along the Red River Valley for Sunday morning.
While temperatures will warm up by mid-morning, refreezing remains a concern, particularly north of the Metroplex.
While sunshine and milder temperatures are expected on Saturday, a cold front will bring another round of chilly air to North Texas next week.
Road melt and snow/slush that survived the afternoon heating has also started to freeze on the roadways.
Whatever precipitation will remain on the ground Friday night will freeze by Saturday morning.
Late in the morning, temperatures will rise above freezing, which will "help drivers get around the Metroplex."
A winter storm warning is in effect for North Texas until 12 p.m. Friday.
Most schools and offices in North Texas are closing their doors, but many services will remain open.
A heavy wintry mix is expected for much of Thursday, including sleet, snow and rain.
Moisture and a mix of precipitation should start to move into the metroplex from the southwest starting in the morning to the mid-morning hours.
If you find yourself stranded, there's a 1-800 number listed on the back of your driver's license you can call.
A winter storm warning goes into effect at 6 a.m. Thursday and continues through 12 p.m. Friday.
The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory due to visibility dropping to a quarter of a mile or less.
Cold weather continues ahead of a wintery mix of precipitation Thursday morning and snow Thursday night.
The University of Texas and Ohio State University will go head-to-head in one of the two playoff games this week ahead of the College National Championship.
A CBS News Texas First Alert Weather Days remain in effect now through Friday.
Accumulating snow is forecast everywhere north of the ice event.
When preparing for a winter storm, the National Weather Service recommends you have an emergency kit on hand.
North Texans woke up Monday morning with "feels-like" temperatures in the single digits.
