Winter weather may be a bit delayed from forecasts 24 hours ago, but parts of the metroplex may still see ice, sleet, and snow today. Currently the freezing line stretches from Weatherford, to Decatur, to Montague. This freezing air will slowly filter towards the east and generate hazardous driving conditions for the afternoon, thru Saturday mid-day. Looks like Frisco will be right on this freezing line as of 2pm, so expect ice accumulation on bridges and other exposed areas first, followed by sleet/snow accumulation on other areas later tonight. There is a possibility of maybe an inch of sleet to snow accumulation. While during the day today I would not expect any significant accumulation, tonight the temperature will drop significantly towards 23 degrees and any water will likely freeze to the ground quickly. Pay attention to bridges during the day, and be very careful while driving tonight on all area roads after sundown.
…Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 6 PM CST this
evening…The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for sleet and snow…which is in effect until 6
PM CST this evening.Temperatures will continue to fall to near or below freezing
by the early afternoon hours. At the same time…an upper level
disturbance will approach from the west and provide lift for
precipitation. Precipitation is expected to transition from light
rain or freezing rain…to sleet and snow by early afternoon. Snow
and sleet accumulations of one to two inches are possible in the
advisory area through 6 PM.A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of winter
precipitation may cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and plan on some travel delays.Some accumulations of snow are possible…especially on elevated
surfaces. Bridges and overpasses will be the first locations where
icy spots may develop…travel with caution.
