Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Nowcast as of 9:41 am CDT on March 20, 2010
Now
Areas of light to moderate rain and a few thunderstorms continue to move through North Texas this morning behind a cold front. Areas generally along and east of Interstate 35 will see most of the rain through late morning. Some light sleet or snow will possibly mix with the rain through late morning...primarily north of Interstate 20. Moderate rainfall...occasional lightning and gusty winds can be expected with these storms as they move through. Rainfall amount up to 1 inch will be possible through the morning. Behind the cold front...northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph will occur.
Forecast for Denton
Updated: 9:34 am CDT on March 20, 2010
Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 7 am CDT Sunday...
Wind Advisory in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this evening...
Rest of Today
Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and snow showers. Windy. Very light snow accumulations possible on grass and elevated surfaces. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. Wind chill readings as low as 18 to 23.
Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Windy. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Temperatures steady in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. Wind chill readings as low as 17 to 22.
Sunday
Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Windy. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Total snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. Wind chill readings as low as 18 to 23.
... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 9 am this morning to 7 am CDT Sunday...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow remains in effect from 9 am this morning to 7 am CDT Sunday.
A powerful upper level storm system will move across the region and result in widespread precipitation across the area. Rain may mix with snow during the daytime hours Saturday... but is expected to become all snow by this evening. Snowfall accumulations in the advisory area are expected to average 1 inch... but could be as high as 3 inches along the Red River. In addition to the snow... strong winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph are likely Saturday and Saturday night... which may result in periods of blowing snow and reduced visibilities.
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of winter precipitation may cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for some slippery roadways and plan on travel delays.
Wind Advisory
Statement as of 3:56 AM CDT on March 20, 2010
... Wind Advisory in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this evening...
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Wind Advisory... which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this evening.
Strong northwest winds will invade North Texas later today. Winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph can be expected this afternoon through mid evening. The strong northwest winds are likely to persist overnight and strengthen again on Sunday.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 20 to 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Boaters should use extra caution when venturing onto area lakes. Residents may wish to take action to secure trash cans... lawn furniture... and other lightweight outdoor objects that may be blown around in the strong winds.
