With weather conditions rapidly evolving in parts of Texas this week, including a winter storm warning, the Texas Department of Transportation announced it would close multiple offices on Thursday. According to the National Weather Service,
At least five North Texas counties, including Collin, Dallas, Denton, Kaufman and Tarrant, were under a winter storm warning as of 9 a.m.
Local Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) crews are headed to Fort Worth Wednesday morning to support winter storm response efforts. These crews will be
Texas is getting another round of winter weather, and low temperatures risk icy conditions. Check live road closures and tips for driving safely.
Additional ice could accumulate on North Texas roads from drizzle this morning or from melted snow that refreezes into black ice. Drivers are urged to use caution Friday. Residents who need to travel in the next couple of days can check for updates on road conditions online using TxDOT’s map of statewide road conditions at drivetexas.org.
North Texas is likely to see a three-day stretch of bone-chilling cold starting Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Amid an Arctic cold front that arrived earlier this weekend, the region could experience frigid weather until at least midweek the upcoming week.
Residents will be able to learn more and share input on the proposed Hwy. 36A project at public meetings this year.
Utility crews cut vegetation near power lines ahead of the storm, officials said Jan. 8. Texans should contact their local utility providers if they experience power outages.
A developing winter storm is threatening to drop snow, sleet and freezing rain on parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
The winter storm warning in effect for North Texas has been downgraded to a winter weather advisory, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth. Temperatures in the Fort Worth area remain around freezing, and the precipitation could cause a small amount of additional ice to accumulate bridges and overpasses.
Ice and snow are accumulating on bridges and overpasses of major highways, according to TxDOT. Motorists should drive with caution and expect traffic delays.
Operating an ATV on city streets is largely prohibited, with few exceptions, according to the Dallas Police Department. Specific conditions must be met for legal operation, including