Tuesday Updates: Some North Texas roads improve Tuesday but refreeze overnight
Temperatures in North Texas rose above freezing Tuesday for the first time in several days, but another round of bitterly cold weather is expected this weekend, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
Residents saw highs around 40 degrees during the day on Tuesday, but temperatures will dip into the low 20s Tuesday night.
Roads that were icy this morning could begin to improve by this afternoon since the temperature has risen above freezing. But, “anything that melts during the day is going to refreeze at night,” said NWS meteorologist Allison Prater.
Less-used residential streets are likely to be more icy than the main highways. Drivers were still having trouble in traffic late Tuesday morning as Fort Worth police responded to a spike in calls for stranded motorists on roads across the city. There were 18 active calls listed about 10:50 a.m. Twelve of those calls came in after 10 a.m.
Freezing fog that could deposit a light ice accumulation on roads and other surfaces is also in the forecast for Tuesday night, and drivers are urged to use extreme caution during their Wednesday morning commute due to black ice and refrozen roads. Most schools in Tarrant County have announced closures for Wednesday.
TxDOT spokesperson Val Lopez said Tuesday morning that crews are still working around the clock to keep conditions as safe as possible on the roads.
“Major interstates in Tarrant County are flowing well, but we are still urging those who can stay home to do so until temperatures and conditions improve,” Lopez said.
You can check which roads in your area have ice or snow by visiting TxDOT’s Drive Texas highway conditions map here. View traffic camera images here along with information about crashes and other incidents that are blocking highways.
Prater said this trend of warmer temperatures during the day and below-freezing at night is going to continue for the next several days.
Another cold front bringing bitterly cold temperatures is expected to hit the Dallas-Fort Worth area this weekend, and temperatures could plunge into the teens Saturday morning with a potential for wind chill in the single-digits, according to Prater. No precipitation is expected, and temperatures will be back in the 40s by Sunday afternoon.
Tarrant DPS offices to open late, other locations closed Jan. 28
Updated 8:30 p.m.
The Texas Department of Public Safety’s offices in Tarrant County will open at noon on Wednesday, officials said. Offices in Dallas and Johnson counties will remain closed.
Anyone who had an appointment scheduled for prior to 12 p.m. at one of the late-opening offices will be contacted to reschedule.
Offices in these counties will be closed: Bowie, Cass, Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Delta, Fannin, Franklin, Grayson, Hopkins, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Lamar, Morris, Red River, Rockwall, Titus
Offices in these counties will open late: Anderson, Camp, Cherokee, Ellis, Denton, Erath, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hood, Johnson, Marion, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Panola, Parker, Rusk, Rains, Smith, Somervell, Tarrant, Upshur, Van Zandt, Wise, Wood
Trash collections canceled in Fort Worth on Wednesday
Updated 8:20 p.m.
Trash collection in the city of Fort Worth has been canceled for Wednesday due to ongoing hazardous road conditions, city officials said.
Regular schedules for garbage collections will resume Thursday, according to a statement. Customers who usually have their trash picked up Monday through Wednesday will be allowed extra bags during next week’s collection.
Trinity Metro service to inch closer to normal Wednesday
Updated 7:00 p.m.
As winter weather eases slightly across the North Texas region, Trinity Metro will increase service tomorrow, officials said in a statement.
- TEXRail will begin service on an hourly schedule and move toward its regular schedule by 10 a.m.
- TRE will operate on a regular schedule
- Trinity Metro buses will begin operating on a Saturday schedule at 10 a.m. with weather-related detours
- On-Demand Rideshare will operate normally in all service areas beginning at noon
- On-Demand paratransit will operate for life-sustaining trips only
Salvation Army has served over 600 people at warming shelters
Updated 4:50 p.m.
The Salvation Army of North Texas has helped 675 people in its warming shelters since Friday, a spokesperson said. These overnight warming shelters will remain open in Dallas and Tarrant counties:
- Arlington Corps Community Center, located at 712 West Abram Street in Arlington
- J.E. and L.E. Mabee Social Service Center, located at 1855 East Lancaster Avenue in Fort Worth
- Carr P. Collins Social Service Center, located at 5302 Harry Hines Boulevard in Dallas
- Garland Corps Community Center, located at 451 West Avenue D in Garland
American Airlines reports ‘steady progress’ at DFW Airport
Updated 4:30 p.m.
American Airlines has completed more departures and arrivals so far today than it did all yesterday, officials said. Taxi times are normalizing and the need for de-icing has been “minimal to nonexistent” as temperatures increased Tuesday.
Thirty American gates were open to start the day at DFW Airport, which helps operations keep moving, officials said.
Over 100,000 passengers impacted by flight delays took advantage of the airline’s flexibility and advance planning before the storm, according to a statement. — Lillie Davidson
Road conditions not expected to improve overnight, NWS says
Updated 4:25 p.m.
Road conditions are not likely to improve very much heading into the Wednesday morning commute, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service said Tuesday afternoon.
Although the temperature remained above freezing for most of Tuesday, anything left on roadways is expected to refreeze overnight as temperatures drop again, the meteorologist said.
Additionally, dense freezing fog is expected to move across the metroplex tonight, according to an NWS forecast. The freezing fog will deposit a new, light layer of ice on roads and elevated surfaces.
Black ice and reduced visibility are also possible due to the fog. - Lillie Davidson
Schools will stay closed Wednesday
Updated 3:10 p.m.
After being closed for snow days Monday and Tuesday, many North Texas school districts, including Fort Worth ISD and all Tarrant County districts say they will remain closed Wednesday. — Lina Ruiz
Over 400 Fort Worth drivers got stuck
Posted 3:30 p.m.
Fort Worth police officers assisted more than 400 stranded drivers this weekend through Tuesday morning as motorists dealt with icy roads, bitter cold and hazardous travel conditions, police said.
Police officers responded to:
- 418 stranded motorists
- 240 traffic accidents
- 97 weather-related hazards
- 68 transports to shelters
Of the 112 calls Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office courtesy patrol responded to between Friday and Saturday, 79 were requests for motorist assistance.
Here’s what NOT to do if your car gets stuck.
Trinity Metro services
Trinity Metro’s commuter rail services are operating on regular schedules Tuesday, and the agency continues to restore other transit services as winter weather road conditions allow.
Here is an update on operational status by service:
TEXRail is now operating on its regular schedule.
Trinity Railway Express (TRE) is operating on its regular schedule.
Trinity Metro Bus service will begin operating routes at noon on its Saturday schedules (meaning less frequent than weekday schedules on most routes) and using posted winter weather detours due to challenging road conditions. All bus services will conclude at 9 p.m. Tuesday.
TRE LINK will operate beginning at 12:12 p.m. on its Saturday schedule and conclude service at 9 p.m.
On-Demand paratransit is operating for life-sustaining trips only.
On-Demand rideshare will resume normal service beginning at noon Tuesday in all service areas.
The CentrePort Circulator (route 30) will not operate Tuesday, but is expected to resume service on Wednesday, Jan. 28.
Customer service phone lines (817-215-8600) will be operational until 10 p.m. The Fort Worth Central Station Ticket Kiosk is open until 5 p.m. today.
The latest service information is available at RideTrinityMetro.org/weather or by calling 817-215-8600.
Power outages
More than 3,000 Oncor customers were without power across Texas on Tuesday morning, including around 200 in Tarrant County.
“Oncor appreciates the patience of our customers as teams continue working to restore those impacted by the recent winter storm,” the energy-delivery company said on its website. “Outage numbers may fluctuate due to ice buildup and ongoing below-freezing temperatures.” — Harriet Ramos
Tarrant County offices and polls will open Tuesday
All Tarrant County government facilities will have delayed openings Tuesday and are scheduled to open at 10 a.m. Polling locations also will begin opening at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Before heading to the polls, visit tarrantcountytx.gov/elections to check available polling locations, hours of operation, and wait times.
Fort Worth city offices
City Hall is scheduled to reopen at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Libraries and book drops remain closed through Tuesday. Community centers will remain closed Tuesday, except Handley Meadowbrook and Como community centers, which will be open for voting only from noon-5 p.m. The Botanic Garden, Log Cabin Village, Fort Worth Nature Center and golf courses will be closed through Tuesday. The A.D Marshal Public Courts Building will reopen at noon Tuesday.
Texas DPS offices closed Tuesday
Texas Department of Public Safety offices across North Texas, including in Tarrant County, will remain closed Tuesday. Residents who had appointments on Jan. 27 will be contacted through their email to reschedule the appointment.
According to DPS, the following county offices are closed: Anderson, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Fannin, Franklin, Grayson, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hood, Hopkins, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Lamar, Marion, Morris, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Panola, Parker, Rains, Red River, Rusk, Rockwall, Smith, Somervell, Tarrant, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt, Wise, Wood.
Fort Worth suspends trash pickup for Tuesday
There will be no garbage, recycling, yard waste, or bulk waste collection on Tuesday, Jan. 27 due to road and weather conditions, the City of Fort Worth posted Monday.
All Monday and Tuesday routes will resume regular schedules next week on Feb. 2 and 3, respectively. If you have excess trash because of this week’s missed collections, you can put extra bags of trash next to your brown garbage bin, the city said.
This story was originally published January 27, 2026 at 7:05 AM.
