... Freeze warning remains in effect from 3 am to 9 am CST Thursday...
A freeze warning remains in effect from 3 am to 9 am CST Thursday.
A cold Canadian airmass will continue to filter into the region overnight. Temperatures are expected to drop to near or below freezing for many locations in North Texas before daybreak. This will be the first freeze of the season for areas generally along and east of the I-35 corridor.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A freeze warning means that the seasons first episode of sub- freezing temperatures are likely to occur. These conditions will kill sensitive plants and residents are advised to protect tender vegetation. Automatic sprinkler systems should also be turned off to avoid creating ice patches on nearby roads... driveways... and sidewalks.
Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 11:43 AM CST on December 02, 2009
... Snow expected Friday for much of North Texas...
A strong upper level storm system will move across North Texas on Friday. With a cold airmass established over the region... the potent upper level disturbance will trigger areas of snow on Friday.
Flurries will be possible late Thursday night and early Friday morning over far western sections of North Texas... generally along and west of a Bowie to Weatherford to Lampasas line. Little to no accumulation is expected with this activity.
Heavier snow will likely develop by the mid morning hours Friday and continue through the evening... mainly south of Interstate 20. Periods of flurries and some light snow showers will also be possible Friday in the immediate Dallas Fort Worth Metro area.
Locations along and south of a line from Cisco to Hillsboro to Palestine will have the best chance at witnessing accumulating snowfall... with around one inch possible. Isolated locations may receive up to 2 inches of snow.
This event continues to develop. The timing and location of the snowfall... as well as expected accumulations may change over the coming days. Please keep updated with the latest forecasts and any possible winter weather advisories from your National Weather Service in Fort Worth.