DALLAS – As an arctic front moves through North Texas, it is crucial to remain informed. An Ice Storm Warning is now in effect for parts of North Texas through Sunday at noon. There is also a Winter Storm Warning in effect for North and Central Texas through noon Sunday, followed by an Extreme Cold Warning from Saturday evening through Monday morning.
FOX 4 forecasters warn that temperatures may stay below freezing until Tuesday afternoon, meaning hazardous travel conditions could persist for more than 72 hours. A full changeover to sleet and snow is expected across parts of the region late Saturday. Localized power outages are also possible as ice accumulates on trees and power lines.
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Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 | Live Updates 6:25 a.m.: Live look at road conditions in Tarrant County 
6:15 a.m.: Roads in Dallas begin freezing over 
Dallas weather: Jan. 24 morning forecast
Wintry weather is underway across much of North Texas this morning, and will continue spreading into Central Texas later today. A mix of freezing rain and sleet will affect most of the area, including isolated occurrences heavy thundersleet at times. A full changeover to sleet and some snow is expected across parts of North Texas by Sunday morning, before wintry weather ends on Sunday afternoon.
6 a.m.: What is sleet?
We’re seeing sleet out in Burleson. Think of sleet as frozen raindrops. It starts as snow, partially melts into slush as it falls, and then freezes back into ice pellets before hitting the ground. You’ll know it’s sleet because it bounces when it hits your windshield.
5 a.m.: How to check road conditions
Monitor local weather broadcasts and check the latest conditions from the NWS before hitting the road. To monitor real-time road conditions in your area, visit Drive Texas or check specific traffic updates for Austin, Dallas, and Houston (or via Houston TranStar), or call (800) 452-9292.
If you must drive in inclement weather, allow additional time to reach your destination and share your travel plans with a friend or family member, so someone knows the route you’re taking.
When driving on icy roads, drive slowly and increase the distance between your vehicle and others when stopping. Do not use cruise control during poor driving conditions and ensure your vehicle has a full tank of gas before you head out.
4 a.m.: What to do if the power goes out
Cities across the metroplex are offering warming centers for people who lose power and people who are unsheltered.
Specifically in Dallas, the city is making contingency plans for people who may find themselves in extended power outages. It’s a change of procedure that came out of the big winter storm in 2021.
The city will monitor for outages with Oncor. If neighborhoods have severe damage to lines and transformers, the city said it has generators staged at park and recreation facilities around Dallas.
“We’re ready to move resources and people and activate those sites and then provide transportation, if we need to, to affected residents so that they can have a safe place to go to,” said Kevin Oden, Dallas’s Director of Emergency Management.
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The Source: Information in this article comes form the National Weather Service, FOX 4 Weather, and FOX 4 News reports.