Winter Weather Alert: Snow Expected in North and Central Texas as Arctic Blast Approaches
Another cold snap is expected across the Lone Star State starting this weekend and into the early part of next week. Meteorologists are warning of hazardous cold temperatures, with the possibility of snow in some areas come the start of next week. It’s time to prepare for the chilly conditions ahead.
Allison Prater, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Fort Worth, shared that some parts of the state could see temperatures dropping as early as Friday afternoon. The cold front is expected to move through the region, with North Texas likely experiencing a significant drop in temperatures by late Saturday, reaching lows in the teens and 20s.
Temperature Variations and Wind Chills
Different regions of Texas will have varying high and low temperatures, but most Texans can anticipate below-freezing temps. Prater emphasized that the entire state will be colder than usual, especially in North and Central Texas, where lows could dip into the teens and 20s starting Sunday morning. Wind chills are expected to be in the teens and single digits, leading to hazardous cold conditions. Residents are advised to bundle up and be prepared for the frigid mornings.
Snowfall Predictions
Snowfall is anticipated to begin as early as Saturday in the Panhandle, while areas in the middle of the state may not see snow until Monday or Tuesday, if at all. Central Texas counties could receive up to half an inch of snow, while regions further north along the I-20 corridor might experience light to no accumulations. South Texas is expected to have a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow, with varying accumulations across the region.
Comparison to Winter Storm Uri
Despite the expected snow, Prater reassured residents that conditions are not projected to be as severe as during Winter Storm Uri in February 2021. The upcoming cold snap will not be as intense, and there will be less frozen precipitation overall. A gradual warm-up is expected by the latter part of next week, with temperatures returning to the 40s and 50s in North and Central Texas by Thursday.
In the meantime, high winds in dry parts of West Texas and the Panhandle pose a fire risk due to above-normal temperatures. Prater advised caution in these areas to prevent potential wildfires.
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