A part of this winter storm was attributable to a chilly entrance that stalled off the Texas coast, permitting for chilly air to filter by way of the state.
Pat Cavlin, John Diaz, Cory McCord (KHOU), Chloe Alexander, Tim Pandajis
2:38 PM CST January 30, 2023
4:12 PM CST January 31, 2023
TEXAS, USA — An ice occasion is unfolding throughout Central and North Texas as a Winter Storm Climate Warning is in impact for elements of the state by way of Wednesday morning.
In the event you’re touring out of South or Southeast Texas this week, highways I-35 and I-45 needs to be your largest concern. These within the northern a part of the state ought to monitor I-20 as effectively.
Freezing rain and sleet started in a number of elements of the Pink River Valley on Monday and will final a number of days.
A part of this winter storm was attributable to a chilly entrance that stalled off the Texas coast, permitting for chilly air to filter by way of the state, bringing in below-average temperatures for thousands and thousands of Texans. Residents west of I-35 might see ice accumulations of greater than half an inch by way of Thursday.
Accumulation of ice on roadways, particularly bridges and overpasses, will trigger hazardous journey situations by way of Tuesday evening. Energy outages are additionally anticipated as a result of ice, as each 0.25 inches of ice provides roughly 500 kilos of weight to a powerline span.
Winter Storm Timeline
- Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning
Lingering freezing rain or drizzle will likely be potential for many of North Texas. How widespread the rain will likely be or how heavy continues to be unsure and icy roads stay probably.
- Wednesday afternoon and evening
Temperatures might lastly rise above freezing, which might assist transition any freezing precipitation into chilly rain and probably some sleet.
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