Forecasters Warn of a ‘Potentially Catastrophic’ Storm From Texas to the Carolinas

A significant intrusion of Arctic air and impactful wintry precipitation will affect all of North and Central Texas from Friday afternoon/evening through the upcoming weekend. Impacts to travel and infrastructure are expected across all of North and Central Texas due to a combination of freezing rain/ice as well as sleet and snow, while temperatures stay below freezing for an extended period. A Winter Storm Watch is now in effect for the entirety of North and Central Texas starting Friday afternoon and continuing through late Saturday night. Plan ahead for travel impacts and power outages, and monitor forecasts in the coming days for up-to-date information.