What type of snow is coming to North Texas? Will it be easy to shovel? Here’s what to know
A mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain will arrive in North Texas early Thursday, Jan. 9, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
Currently, North Texas could received 1 to 4 inches of wintry precipitation Thursday. Ice totals are at a tenth of an inch, but some areas could see a quarter of an inch.
Since North Texas will receive a mix of wintry precipitation, what can residents expect Thursday? Will precipitation bring wet or dry snow? Do people need a snow plow or just a shovel?
Here’s what to know.
What type of snow is coming to North Texas?
NWS warning coordination meteorologist Jennifer Dunn said the forthcoming winter weather will be varied, similar to that of severe weather.
For example, with other forms of severe weather, rain may come first, then isolated pockets of thunderstorms with hail or a tornado.
Tomorrow’s winter weather will show a similar, varied pattern. Essentially, it’s not going to be a uniform event, Dunn said.
There’s going to be variable changes as to where it snows, sleets, ices and how much each location receives.
“It’s almost going to be like Whac-A-Mole,” Dunn said Wednesday afternoon.
Dunn did say that the NWS is not expecting dry snow with this batch of wintry precipitation.
Dry snow sticks primarily to the ground and other surface levels, and occurs when surface air temperatures are below freezing, according to CompuWeather. Wet snow occurs when air temperatures near the surface are above freezing, which cause snowflakes to melt and therefore stick to most outdoor surfaces.
Some wintry precipitation may stick, and with treatment, should come up easily, Dunn said. At the end of the day, the level of wintry mix will vary by location.
