Dallas weather: Winter storm warning goes into effect Thursday
Dallas-Fort Worth - The National Weather Service has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Storm Warning.
Winter Storm Warnings are issued for a significant winter weather event including snow, ice, sleet or blowing snow or a combination of these hazards.
It means travel will become difficult or impossible in some situations. And residents are encouraged to delay travel plans until conditions improve.
The warning is in effect from 6 a.m. on Thursday to noon on Friday.
Today's weather:
Expect a mix of sunshine, dry air, and wind across the metroplex. It’s a chilly morning, but temperatures are slightly warmer compared to recent days.
Highs will reach the low 40s before dropping again tonight as clouds increase and the storm moves closer. Overnight lows will be around freezing.
Tomorrow's weather:
The forecast calls for a mix of sleet and rain throughout the day, varying by location and intensity.
Northern areas are more likely to see snow, while southern areas will experience mostly rain.
FOX 4 meteorologists expect wet roads rather than icy ones during the day. After sunset, the wintry mix will transition to snow, with heavier snow anticipated north and northeast of Dallas.
The wintry mix will begin on Thursday morning and will become more widespread on Thursday afternoon. The wintry will change between sleet, snow and, at times, cold rain.
The changeover to snow will happen on Thursday and the snow will end very early Friday morning.
Snowfall predictions are 2 to 4 inches in the DFW area, with 3 to 6 inches in northern and northeastern parts of the Metroplex.
Will I be able to drive Friday morning?
The snow is expected to clear by early Friday. Morning temperatures will hover near freezing, so some roads may be slick early, but improving conditions are expected by late morning.
Travel should be manageable by Friday evening.
Dallas weather this week:
Saturday will bring typical winter weather, with highs in the 40s. Temperatures will climb back towards the 50s later in the week.