Live Updates: Power outages, grocery stores, icy roads, Fort Worth forecast Monday

Biting cold temperatures will turn the ordinary bustle of life outdoors on a North Texas weekday largely inside on Monday as wind chills drop to as low as 10 below zero.

After a weekend of sleet and snow across the region, below freezing temperatures will be perilous through the day, authorities said. Many schools and government offices in Tarrant County are closed, and bus service and trash collection have been suspended.

Temperatures will next climb above freezing on Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service, and result then in the quick improvement of roads which, in Fort Worth, are covered in a layer of sleet and snow.

An extreme cold warning remains in effect until 9 a.m. Tuesday, with high temperatures mostly in the 20s and wind chill values in the teens and lower 20s that the weather service said could result in hypothermia or frostbite on exposed skin.

Sunny skies will lead on Monday afternoon to partial melting and minor improvement to travel conditions, according to the weather service.

TxDOT urges Fort Worth drivers to be careful

Posted 10:45 a.m.

Texas Department of Transportation crews are working today to clear the major interstates in the Fort Worth area, a spokesperson said.

TxDOT is telling drivers if they have to travel, “don’t crowd our plows.” Motorists are asked to observe the following traffic guidelines:

• Give work convoys space.
• Stay back or go around.
• Do not cut into the road crews’ formation while the convoy is working.

Between 7 a.m. on Saturday and 7 a.m. on Monday, there were 114 vehicle wrecks in Fort Worth to which the city’s police department responded.

Modified TEXRail service

Posted 10 a.m.

Due to extreme cold temperature related equipment issues related to extremely cold temperatures, TEXRail will be operating on an hourly schedule beginning at 11 a.m. for the remainder of service on Monday.

Customers are encouraged to allow extra travel time, check the status of their service before leaving, wear appropriate clothing for extremely cold temperatures, and use caution and be aware of slick or icy surfaces at stations, stops, and along walkways

The latest service information is available at RideTrinityMetro.org/weather or through Customer Support & Solutions at 817-215-8600.

Flights delayed Monday, but more are getting out

Posted 8 a.m.

About 180 scheduled flights out of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and about 45 at Dallas Love Field were canceled on Monday due to a winter storm, meaning that far more flights are leaving the region’s airports than did over the weekend, according to FlightAware.

Fort Worth-based American Airlines canceled about 900 Saturday flights across its network and another 1,500 on Sunday.

Grocery stores opening Monday

Posted 6:15 a.m.

Several major grocery chains including Tom Thumb, Kroger, H-E-B and Albertsons have adjusted hours Monday, with most opening between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. We’ve seen multiple Walmart Neighborhood Markets and Sam’s Clubs closed over the weekend. Here’s what we know so far. —Matt Leclercq

Road conditions in Fort Worth: Bad

Posted 5:20 a.m.

Some of the snow and ice on North Texas roads will melt Monday thanks to mostly sunny skies, lighter winds and relatively warmer temperatures, but don’t expect to have an easy commute if you have to go out. As the day progresses, temperatures will likely stay below freezing but could reach into the low 30s. We’ll see some melting, especially on major roads and highways.

Whatever melts will refreeze Monday night into Tuesday morning when the temperature dips down to about 10 degrees in Fort Worth. We’ll be dealing on Tuesday morning with black ice — a thin, almost invisible layer of ice that looks like the road is just wet (until you hit it and start sliding).

— Matt Leclercq

Thousands without power, but few in Tarrant County on Monday

More than 12,000 Oncor Electric customers across Texas were without power about 5:30 a.m. Monday, but only 42 of those were in the Fort Worth area and Tarrant County. There were more than 300 in Dallas County.

The estimated restoration time for Tarrant customers is 10 a.m.

The company said additional outages in Dallas-Fort Worth could occur because of factors including strong winds and ice on tree limbs.

Texas ‘cedar fever’ allergy season cut short by winter storm

One benefit of a major winter storm in Texas: Allergy relief. North Texans who have been battling “cedar fever” from juniper pollen since early January will be happy to know that pollen counts have nosedived since the winter storm moved across much of Texas Friday. — Matt Leclercq

City of Fort Worth services

Posted 5:15 a.m.

• City Hall will remain closed to the public on Monday and is scheduled to reopen Tuesday.
• City Council meetings. City Council will conduct a work session at noon Tuesday, followed by an executive session and Council meeting starting at 2 p.m.
• Libraries. All Fort Worth Public Library locations will be closed Monday. Book drops are also closed. Fort Worth libraries are fine-free and no fines will be assessed for overdue books. Reserve items being held for pickup will be extended until locations reopen.
• Municipal Court. On Monday all in-person scheduled dockets have been canceled. The A.D Marshal Public Courts Building will be closed Monday and reopen at noon Tuesday.
• Park & Recreation Department. All community centers will be closed to the public Monday. Handley Meadowbrook and Como community centers will be open for early voting only from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. The Botanic Garden, Log Cabin Village, Fort Worth Nature Center and golf courses will be closed.
• Public Events. Indoor events at Will Rogers Memorial Center will continue.
• Business Assistance Center. The Devoyd Jennings Business Assistance Center and the Guinn Campus will be closed on Monday and reopen at noon Tuesday.
• Animal Care & Control: Both animal shelter locations will be closed to the public on Monday, with minimal staffing for the care of animals. Animal Field Services will respond to emergency calls for service.

Tarrant County facilities closed

All Tarrant County facilities will be closed on Monday. Polling locations will have delayed openings on Monday. Visit tarrantcountytx.gov/elections to see available locations and start times. —Emerson Clarridge

Trinity Metro buses suspended for Monday, TEXRail operating

Trinity Metro buses, TRE LINK, the CentrePort Circulator, and On-Demand rideshare in all service areas remain suspended for Monday due to extreme cold temperatures and road conditions, according to a news release.

TEXRail and Trinity Railway Express (TRE) are operating on their normal schedules for Monday, according to the release.

Customer service for transportation assistance and the most current service information will be provided from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., the release stated. The customer service kiosk at Fort Worth Central Station will remain closed on Monday.v

The On-Demand paratransit will be operating on a limited schedule for life-sustaining service.

According to the release, service updates will be shared through Trinity Metro service alerts and social media. The latest service information is available at RideTrinityMetro.org/weather or through Customer Support & Solutions at 817-215-8600. —Emerson Clarridge

Monday trash pickup in Fort Worth, Arlington

Both cities said Sunday that all garbage and recycling services will be postponed for Monday, Jan. 26. Check with the websites for the City of Fort Worth and the City of Arlington for more updates.

Fort Worth said in an update that there will be no residential collections on Monday or Tuesday. This includes garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk waste. Regular schedules for garbage and recycling collections will resume on Wednesday with Wednesday routes, as scheduled. Monday and Tuesday customers will be allowed +2 extra bags next week, on Monday, Feb. 2, and Tuesday, Feb. 3, respectively. —Emerson Clarridge

This story was originally published January 26, 2026 at 5:19 AM.