Dallas weather: Winter storm warning, snow timing and how much to expect

North Texas - A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Snow has fallen across our area today and is expected to continue tomorrow.

Here’s the latest forecast:

Dallas weather: Snow falling across DFW | 3 pm Update

FOX 4's Ali Turiano takes a look at the weather we have already seen across the region and what we expect across our area for the rest of the day.

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Today's forecast:

Parts of North Texas have seen significant snow already, while others have seen very little.

The heaviest snowfall is expected to begin after dark and continue past midnight. Moderate snow is expected for several hours in the early evening, starting around 8 p.m. Snowfall should mostly be over by sunrise Friday morning.

Southern parts of the metroplex are expected to get 1 to 3 inches of snow, while northern parts are expected to get 3 to 6 inches.

Radar:

Timing:

Here’s a breakdown of today’s weather:

5 a.m.: Temperatures in the mid-30s with cloudy skies.
8 a.m.: Rain and a slight wintry mix arrive in DFW.
11 a.m.: The wintry mix persists.
2 p.m.: Slightly warmer temperatures with ongoing precipitation.
5 p.m.: Wintry mix continues; roads remain wet.
6 p.m.: Transition to mostly snow begins.
9 p.m.: Full snowfall with temperatures below freezing.
12 a.m.: Snow continues.

Friday's conditions:

No additional snowfall is expected Friday morning, but slick roads are likely until temperatures rise above freezing between 10 and 11 a.m.

Travel during the afternoon should be safe for the Cotton Bowl, but be cautious of potential refreezing overnight. Roads may become slippery again early Saturday morning.

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