Tuesday snow forecast for Fort Worth & North Texas: 4 inches possible, winter storm warning
For the updated weather forecast for Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, click here.
A winter storm warning for parts of North Texas will go into effect Thursday morning, Jan. 9, and the area is expected to receive up to 4 inches of snow later this week, according to new information from the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
The NWS is tracking a strong upper storm system that will move from northwest Mexico to Texas late Wednesday, Jan. 8. Areas of snow are likely to develop early Thursday and “increase in coverage and intensity throughout the day,” the NWS said.
Snow accumulation from 2 to 4 inches is possible in parts of North Texas on Thursday, including Fort Worth, according to the NWS. Northern counties near the Red River could see 2 to 5 inches of snow.
While still days away from any wintry precipitation, North Texans have felt the arctic air this week as temperatures weave above and below freezing. Monday, Jan. 6, was a cold one with daily temperatures in the upper 30s.
The area experienced more of the same freezing temperatures Tuesday, Jan. 7.
Tuesday morning temperatures were in the 10s and 20s and warmed up to the mid to upper 30s during the day. Wind chills on Tuesday were expected to be 10 degrees below temperatures.
The winter storm warning will stay in effect through Friday, Jan. 10.
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When will snow arrive in North Texas?
The latest timing shows that winter precipitation is likely to arrive in North Texas around 6 a.m. Thursday, the NWS said in a Tuesday afternoon briefing.
Previously, the forecast showed precipitation starting late Wednesday but things are now trending towards Thursday morning. There’s a low probability in areas west of the Metroplex that snow could fall late Wednesday, however, the NWS said its not expecting much accumulation there.
A wintry mix is now expected to spread further north in the Metroplex and parts of East Texas.
The NWS has also upped the ice potential to 0.10 inches across the the Metroplex. The ice could cause slick spots around the region, but the NWS is not expecting significant amounts that would cause widespread power impacts.
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Temperatures on Thursday in North Texas will be near or above freezing amid the snowfall. In Central Texas, a rain/snow mix is more likely along with possible light icing or sleet.
Currently, the forecast is showing 1 to 2 inches of wintry precipitation in and around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Heavier amounts from 2 to 5 inches are possible in northern counties near the Red River.
Snow and ice or a combination of both will likely impact travel Thursday, the NWS said. Anything that melts on Thursday will refreeze again that evening as overnight temperatures dip into the mid-20s.
The weather system will exit the region by midday Friday, however, impacts could linger through early Saturday, Jan. 11. Temperatures will warm up Saturday into the 40s and 50s.
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Fort Worth ISD announces winter weather plans
Officials with the Fort Worth Independent School District released a statement on Monday evening saying the district would be open to students on Tuesday, Jan. 7 as it monitors the weather alongside national, state and local agencies.
Officials will communicate directly with families through email, text message and phone in the event of schedule changes. Updates will also be shared on the district website and its social media channels.
“Schools are ensuring that heating systems are operational and buildings are ready to welcome students in freezing conditions,” Fort Worth ISD officials said.
The district canceled soccer games scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 7 and canceled middle school boys B-team basketball games scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 9. Middle school boys A-team basketball games scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 9 were rescheduled to Wednesday, Jan. 8.
High school basketball games will move forward as scheduled.
This story is developing and will be updated.
This story was originally published January 7, 2025 at 8:24 AM.
