North Texas is Thawing Out after a Frozen Few Days

(WBAP/KLIF) – North Texas began to thaw out on Thursday after a winter storm that began impacting the region on Monday loosened its grip.

Icy roads, overpasses, and highways began to turn to slush before noon on Thursday as temperatures rose above freezing. Some of the icy impacts linger, but conditions are expected to improve into Friday.

More drivers were on the roads Thursday afternoon compared to earlier in the week.

A look at Central Expressway @WBAP247NEWS @570KLIF pic.twitter.com/HSLwuxdjcZ
— Clayton Neville (@ClaytonNeville) February 2, 2023

The wet Thursday weather allowed the messy appearance of the event continue, but melting was evident.

Water flowing in Dallas County @WBAP247NEWS @570KLIF pic.twitter.com/M0csEvwynT
— Clayton Neville (@ClaytonNeville) February 2, 2023

Some schools will reopen with a normal schedule on Friday, and others have delayed the start of school.

(1/3) All Dallas ISD schools will be delayed by two hours on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Buses will run two hours later than their normal schedule, and all campus and central teams should report two hours later than their regularly scheduled start time. pic.twitter.com/yXsrzh3UHE
— Dallas ISD (@dallasschools) February 2, 2023

Due to inclement weather, all Denton ISD schools and offices will operate on a two-hour delay on Friday, Feb. 3. All buses will run normal routes, with a two-hour pick-up time delay. pic.twitter.com/77AF2r6iFm
— Denton ISD (@dentonisd) February 2, 2023

Fort Worth ISD announced late Thursday that it would close again on Friday.

For the safety of Fort Worth ISD (FWISD) students and staff, and out of an abundance of caution, the District will remain closed Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. All extracurricular activities Friday are also canceled. pic.twitter.com/UsLXAZvr6C
— Fort Worth Independent School District (@FortWorthISD) February 2, 2023

City of Dallas staff said Thursday that this week’s winter weather response was relatively smooth compared to previous storms. They credited recent investments in things like resources for the homeless, training, and funding for necessary equipment.

Listen to Clayton Neville’s story below for more on the city’s response:

Dallas Director of Homeless Solutions, Christine Crossley, further explained how recent investments at the city level have been helpful.