Winter weather has arrived in Dallas area
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Dangerously cold temperatures are headed to North Texas this weekend, bringing strong chances of sleet, ice and snow. The National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office has upgraded North Texas to a winter storm warning,
Snow, ice and below-freezing temperatures are all in the forecast for this weekend, which will likely have a significant impact on travel across the country.
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Dallas weather: Extreme Cold Watch in effect as wind chills could hit -6°; multiple inches of snow possible
This North Texas winter weather guide provides the latest Dallas-Fort Worth snow and sleet totals, NWS timing for Winter Storm Fern and essential tips for protecting pipes and the Texas power grid during the current Extreme Cold Watch.
UPDATE, 1/21/2026, 10:00 a.m.: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has activated state emergency response resources ahead of expected winter weather this weekend. As of Wednesday morning, the latest forecasts call for up to 65 consecutive hours of below-freezing temperatures, stretching across Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Dallas-Fort Worth starting Friday. Here's how Collin County school districts including
FOX 4 Weather's Chief Meteorologist Dan Henry gives an update on weather conditions, including more ice and snow in the forecast for Saturday night into Sunday. Plus, temperatures are expected to drop even further.
Dallas City leaders laid out their action plan for the incoming wintry mix and said they are ready for whatever comes. City officials held a news conference on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the roles of different departments as they gear up to respond to various needs.