A dynamic winter storm brought widespread rain and even some thunder to the Dallas-Fort Worth area Thursday morning and will persist for much of the day.
NBC 5 Meteorologist Grant Johnston says temperatures will stay above freezing for the remainder of the day, which will keep precipitation in the form of rain for DFW. Much of the rain will begin tapering off as we head into the afternoon hours Thursday.
Farther west and northwest, where it's been cold enough for frozen precipitation, there is still a brief window for snow or sleet, but it's closing fast. Snow accumulation will be limited to areas closer to Wichita Falls and north into Oklahoma.
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through Friday morning for a an area that includes the area around Wichita Falls, southwestern Oklahoma and central Oklahoma. The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Friday for counties to the north and northwest of DFW. Go here for a full list of the counties under the Winter Weather Advisory.
Road departments in both Texas and Oklahoma say travel will be dangerous Thursday, including the stretch of Interstate 35 from Oklahoma City to Dallas and along Interstate 40 in the Oklahoma City area.
The storm brought freezing rain to North Texas Wednesday morning, with ice causing problems on some area roads and overpasses.
Viewer Photos
Katrina Wilkins
Hail in Hudson Oaks at 2:15 a.m. this morning noisy hail woke me up !!!
Katrina Wilkins
Pea size hail at 2:15am this morning in Hudson Oaks woke me up with hail
janiecarrasco
View from my Balcony Trees in North Richland Hills covered with ice. You need to zoom in.Thanks,Janie Carrasco Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 edge.
Ice picture
Tom Rascon
Ice coated beauty This is the Crepe Myrtle in our front yard at noon. Thomas
Julia Schrank
Ice Photos: Hamilton, TX Photos from Hamilton, TX ice today! Julia
Julia Schrank
Ice Photos: Hamilton, TX Photos from Hamilton, TX ice today! Julia
Georgia Martin
Ice covered trees in Cleburne Still lots of ice covered trees at 3:30pm in Southern Cleburne. The loquat tree is usually as tall as the peaks of the roof!Toni Martin
Ian Keslar
Ice photos jan 2019 North Fort Worth/Keller
Alex Rodriguez
Ice in Joshua, TX
North Fort Worth
Shelley
Ice on Trees Ice accumulation on trees is Sw Fort Worrh and Benbrook as of 5:00pm Wednesday (1/2/19) evening.
Pam Nolte
ice on evergreen trees in North Richland Hills
Dave & Susan Angus
Icy Flower Mound patio
Daniel Dehart
Ice in NRH
Joy Baughman
Icy trees across the pond in the backyard - W Mansfield
Linda Niedbalski
on east side of Lake Benbrook
Linda Niedbalski
on east side of Lake Benbrook
Joyce Baughman
Ice on trees Ice on our trees in W Mansfield. Jim and Joy Baughman (Boffman) Mansfield Tx
ange99
Berries Popsicles Photo by Nicole Tomme
Paula Schneider
Ice Ice in Burleson!!!
Paula Schneider
Ice Ice in Burleson!!!
Paula Schneider
Ice Ice in Burleson!!!
Paula Schneider
Ice Ice in Burleson!!!
J Payne
Pecan Plantation Ice on Trees
Don Walker
Don Walker
Don Walker
Teeters
Ice in Crowley
Teeters
Ice in Crowley
James Klink
Ice on the crepe myrtle Photo shot about noon today. Bird house set back into the crepe myrtles.
Dale Thomson
Icicles on our bird feeder This photo of our backyard bird feeder was taken today in southwest Tarrant County.
Dale Thomson
Cardinal on a frozen branch This photo was taken this morning in my backyard. We live in southwest Tarrant County.
Brian James
Ice on trees in NE Fort Worth
Joy Baughman
Icy trees across the pond in the backyard - W Mansfield
Joyce Baughman
Ice on trees Ice on our trees in W Mansfield. Jim and Joy Baughman Mansfield Tx
Linda Niedbalski
on east side of Lake Benbrook
Linda Niedbalski
on east side of Lake Benbrook
David Finfrock
Delivering Meals on Wheels in east Fort Worth this morning. There is ice in the trees but none on the roads here.
David Finfrock
Delivering Meals on Wheels in east Fort Worth this morning. There is ice in the trees but none on the roads here.
David Finfrock
Delivering Meals on Wheels in east Fort Worth this morning. There is ice in the trees but none on the roads here.
David Finfrock
Delivering Meals on Wheels in east Fort Worth this morning. There is ice in the trees but none on the roads here.
CJ Benton
Icing in Benbrook Icing accumulating on trees, bushes and other outdoor objects. The lawn is crunchy, too.
Ice on vehicles in Pantego
Perry
West Fort Worth Icied over truck
Diane Smedley
We are at 9230 Bear Creek Road Aledo. But we are east of Weatherford not Aledo proper. Ice is forming fast. Diane Smedley
Diane Smedley
We are at 9230 Bear Creek Road Aledo. But we are east of Weatherford not Aledo proper. Ice is forming fast. Diane Smedley
Diane Smedley
We are at 9230 Bear Creek Road Aledo. But we are east of Weatherford not Aledo proper. Ice is forming fast. Diane Smedley
Diane Smedley
We are at 9230 Bear Creek Road Aledo. But we are east of Weatherford not Aledo proper. Ice is forming fast. Diane Smedley
Katie Maxwell
Ice The ice is weighing down my oleanders.
Israel Castillo
Ice 820@white Settlement Rd
Jennifer Strain
Ice on trees in McKinney
Jennifer Strain
Ice on trees in McKinney
J. Mary Amelia Williamson
Ice Picture We are in Walnut Springs/ Glen Rose Texas!
CJ Benton
[Icing on trees in Benbrook
Tamra williams
26 degree and rain freezing on our railing here on western lake in weatherford!
Jen Jameson
Tree Breaks Under Heavy Ice in Keller The ice was too heavy for a tree in the back yard. The limb fell early Wednesday in the freezing rain.
Daniel Dehart
Ice in NRH
Dave & Susan Angus
Susan's icy Flower Mound patio
Pam Nolte
ice ice on ever green trees in North Richland Hills
Debbie Duncan
winter has come! icy tree in my yard
darlene anderson
Iced bird feeder Darlene and Rob Bourne South Arlington
Debbie Duncan
Winter has come Icy tree
Andy Jacobsohn, DFW Airport
An American Airlines plane is deiced at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Jan. 2, 2018.
An American Airlines plane is deiced at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Jan. 2, 2018.
A Delta Airlines plane is deiced at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Jan. 2, 2018.
An aircraft is deiced at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Jan. 2, 2018.
Carlos y Stephanie Gonzalez
Georgia Martin
Ice covered trees in Cleburne Still lots of ice covered trees at 3:30pm in Southern Cleburne. The loquat tree is usually as tall as the peaks of the roof!Toni Martin
DEBBIE PULLIAM
Cart-cicles SW Fort Worth; Hanging on til the big thaw
Jay Jay Sidoi
It was raining so bad in South Arlington and it turns to ice so fast so the tree is already heavy cause the ice I didn't know it's gonna be that bad.
Georgia Martin
Ice covered trees in Cleburne Still lots of ice covered trees at 3:30pm in Southern Cleburne. The loquat tree is usually as tall as the peaks of the roof!Toni Martin
Georgia Martin
Ice covered trees in Cleburne Still lots of ice covered trees at 3:30pm in Southern Cleburne. The loquat tree is usually as tall as the peaks of the roof!Toni Martin
Georgia Martin
Ice covered trees in Cleburne Still lots of ice covered trees at 3:30pm in Southern Cleburne. The loquat tree is usually as tall as the peaks of the roof!Toni Martin
Sheena Fowlkes
Ice Keller, Tx
larry moore
Larry Moore Hail Crandall
Genia Glover
Ice in Mineral Wells
Morgan Orlando
[EXTERNAL] Tell Me Something Good Photos - Metroplex Ski Club- 40th Annual Polar Bear Ski Day Hello, Attached are a few images from our Polar Bear Day that took place yesterday January 1, 2019 on Marine Creek Lake! Below is the press release sent in on Monday. Please let me know if you have any questions! Press Release:Date: 1 Jan 2019Where: Marine Creek Lake, 2700 NW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TXMetroplex Ski Club Embarks Upon Their 40th Polar Bear DayThe Metroplex Ski Club will be celebrating its 40th Polar Bear Day on January 1st, 2019 . The event will begin at Noon, 12:00 PM, on the South side of Marine Creek Lake, 2700 NW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX. Skiing slalom, pair or barefoot will be undertaken in dry suits, wet suits or the minimum. Some skiers will also start the new year by hitting the ski jump. Metroplex Ski Club President, Jim Norton says, ?no whiners will be permitted on the dock only hearty souls ready for a refreshing splash?. The public is cordially invited to attend and watch the action in the chilly temps or participate. There will be a blazing wood fire to hang out around as everyone watches or participates in the fun. Bring out your swimming trunks, wetsuit or parkas. Please come join us!!
Morgan Orlando
[EXTERNAL] Tell Me Something Good Photos - Metroplex Ski Club- 40th Annual Polar Bear Ski Day Hello, Attached are a few images from our Polar Bear Day that took place yesterday January 1, 2019 on Marine Creek Lake! Below is the press release sent in on Monday. Please let me know if you have any questions! Press Release:Date: 1 Jan 2019Where: Marine Creek Lake, 2700 NW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TXMetroplex Ski Club Embarks Upon Their 40th Polar Bear DayThe Metroplex Ski Club will be celebrating its 40th Polar Bear Day on January 1st, 2019 . The event will begin at Noon, 12:00 PM, on the South side of Marine Creek Lake, 2700 NW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX. Skiing slalom, pair or barefoot will be undertaken in dry suits, wet suits or the minimum. Some skiers will also start the new year by hitting the ski jump. Metroplex Ski Club President, Jim Norton says, ?no whiners will be permitted on the dock only hearty souls ready for a refreshing splash?. The public is cordially invited to attend and watch the action in the chilly temps or participate. There will be a blazing wood fire to hang out around as everyone watches or participates in the fun. Bring out your swimming trunks, wetsuit or parkas. Please come join us!!
Morgan Orlando
[EXTERNAL] Tell Me Something Good Photos - Metroplex Ski Club- 40th Annual Polar Bear Ski Day Hello, Attached are a few images from our Polar Bear Day that took place yesterday January 1, 2019 on Marine Creek Lake! Below is the press release sent in on Monday. Please let me know if you have any questions! Press Release:Date: 1 Jan 2019Where: Marine Creek Lake, 2700 NW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TXMetroplex Ski Club Embarks Upon Their 40th Polar Bear DayThe Metroplex Ski Club will be celebrating its 40th Polar Bear Day on January 1st, 2019 . The event will begin at Noon, 12:00 PM, on the South side of Marine Creek Lake, 2700 NW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX. Skiing slalom, pair or barefoot will be undertaken in dry suits, wet suits or the minimum. Some skiers will also start the new year by hitting the ski jump. Metroplex Ski Club President, Jim Norton says, ?no whiners will be permitted on the dock only hearty souls ready for a refreshing splash?. The public is cordially invited to attend and watch the action in the chilly temps or participate. There will be a blazing wood fire to hang out around as everyone watches or participates in the fun. Bring out your swimming trunks, wetsuit or parkas. Please come join us!!
Morgan Orlando
[EXTERNAL] Tell Me Something Good Photos - Metroplex Ski Club- 40th Annual Polar Bear Ski Day Hello, Attached are a few images from our Polar Bear Day that took place yesterday January 1, 2019 on Marine Creek Lake! Below is the press release sent in on Monday. Please let me know if you have any questions! Press Release:Date: 1 Jan 2019Where: Marine Creek Lake, 2700 NW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TXMetroplex Ski Club Embarks Upon Their 40th Polar Bear DayThe Metroplex Ski Club will be celebrating its 40th Polar Bear Day on January 1st, 2019 . The event will begin at Noon, 12:00 PM, on the South side of Marine Creek Lake, 2700 NW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX. Skiing slalom, pair or barefoot will be undertaken in dry suits, wet suits or the minimum. Some skiers will also start the new year by hitting the ski jump. Metroplex Ski Club President, Jim Norton says, ?no whiners will be permitted on the dock only hearty souls ready for a refreshing splash?. The public is cordially invited to attend and watch the action in the chilly temps or participate. There will be a blazing wood fire to hang out around as everyone watches or participates in the fun. Bring out your swimming trunks, wetsuit or parkas. Please come join us!!
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Traffic Impact
Freezing rain made travel difficult Wednesday as light icing accumulated on some elevated surfaces.
The Fort Worth Office of Emergency Management reported at about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday that westbound NW Loop 820 to northbound Interstate 35W and southbound I-35W was closed. Northbound and southbound I-35W were closed at NE Loop 820 due to some ice on elevated roadways and bridges. Those ramps were reopened at about 12:30 p.m., police said.
On Wednesday, Fort Worth police have asked drivers to take caution near U.S. Highway 287 and Avondate where a five-vehicle crash was reported due to ice. Other crashes due to weather were reported on the 2600 block of Loop 820 and I-35W; westbound I-20 at Chisholm Trail Parkway; ice was found at Interstate 30 and Linkcrest.
In Denton, north Loop 288 bridge at Interstate 35 reopened at about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday after being sanded by TxDOT trucks. Drivers are asked to continue to use caution in the area.
In Weatherford, NBC 5's Tim Ciesco reported Wednesday morning that police responded to five crashes in near freezing temperatures and that the roads were soaked.
After one day of winter weather caused backups on roads across North Texas, crews are preparing for Day 2 of wet weather and slick roads.
At 11 a.m., temperatures in Weatherford remained at freezing leading to problems on roadways.
Drivers are encouraged to travel at slower speeds, relevant to current weather conditions.
There's a chance for wintry precipitation to freeze on North Texas roads Wednesday and Thursday, so TxDOT road crews are putting down brine to prevent bridges and overpasses from icing over.
Power Outages
According to Oncor, the majority of power outages Thursday morning were reported in Dallas County, where about 279 customers were without power as of 9:15 a.m. Power was expected to be restored by 2 p.m., according to Oncor.
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