Texans, especially in Dallas, North and Central Texas, pay close attention! Even if you don’t typically follow the news, this is critical: A potentially historic winter storm is about to hit, with Dallas in the direct path and the impact spreading across the South, all the way to Atlanta. This isn’t just a cold snap—we’re talking record-breaking snow, dangerous ice, and potentially life-threatening conditions. The storm begins impacting areas as far north as Lubbock as early as Tuesday night, intensifying and moving south to hit Dallas Wednesday night.
DFW & Austin should be prepared for a large snowfall & wintry mix event with significant accumulations. Icing & snowfall amounts will change, but are trending up.
Dallas: Prepare for Significant Snowfall. Starting Wednesday night and continuing through Thursday night, Dallas is facing a significant snowfall. Forecasts predict 3-6 inches of snow in just a few hours. To put that in perspective, Dallas’s average annual snowfall is only 1.6 inches. This single storm could dump two to three times that amount in less than 24 hours. If Dallas receives 6 inches, it would be one of the top five snowfalls ever recorded. This could be the biggest snow event since 2010!
This is NOT a drill. Prepare NOW for:
- EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS TRAVEL: Roads will become impassable. Expect major accidents and closures. Avoid all unnecessary travel.
- WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES: Heavy snow and ice can easily bring down power lines. 1 Be prepared for potentially extended outages. Charge your devices NOW.
- LIFE-THREATENING FREEZING TEMPERATURES: Even if the snowfall isn’t as severe as predicted, temperatures will plummet, creating a hard freeze and making conditions extremely dangerous.
This is not a drill, and it’s crucial to prepare now. Extremely hazardous travel conditions are expected, with roads likely becoming impassable. Expect major accidents and closures, and avoid all unnecessary travel. Widespread power outages are also a significant concern, as heavy snow and ice can easily bring down power lines. Be prepared for potentially extended outages and ensure your devices are charged. Finally, even if the snowfall isn’t as severe as predicted, temperatures will plummet, creating a hard freeze and making conditions extremely dangerous.
The storm’s impact will be widespread across Texas and the South. Beginning Tuesday night in areas like Lubbock and intensifying throughout the week, areas along the I-20 and I-40 corridors—stretching from Texas and Oklahoma eastward through Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Virginia—will be at risk for severe winter weather. Specifically, Lubbock should prepare for winter weather starting Tuesday night. Dallas, North, and Central Texas, including DFW and Austin, should prepare for a major snowfall and wintry mix event starting Wednesday night, with significant accumulations expected. Nashville and Tennessee should anticipate significant snowfall starting Friday, creating extremely hazardous travel conditions. Atlanta is also on alert; the situation there could be similar to Dallas, with more snow expected north of the city and a mix of ice and rain in and south of the city. There’s an increasing risk of a significant ice storm with widespread power outages, particularly from northeastern Texas to northern Louisiana and southern Arkansas.
If you plan to travel along I-20 (from Dallas to Birmingham and Atlanta) or I-85 (from Atlanta to Virginia), prepare for extremely dangerous conditions, including the potential for multi-vehicle pileups. Extensive road closures are anticipated.
In summary, Dallas is bracing for a potentially historic snowfall event starting Wednesday night, with Lubbock seeing impacts as early as Tuesday night. Dangerous travel conditions are expected across a large portion of the South and Southeast, and widespread power outages are a real possibility. It is imperative to prepare now. Stock up on food, water, medications, and other essentials. Charge your devices and stay informed by monitoring local news and weather reports for the latest updates. This is shaping up to be an enormous winter weather event for North and Central Texas, and while icing and snowfall amounts may still change, they are trending upwards.