As of Friday morning, the latest forecast for North Texas shows total accumulations of 1 to 5 inches of sleet and snow between Saturday and Sunday. But Fort Worth appears to be along a dividing line where areas to the south will see mostly sleet, and areas to the north will have snow mixed in.
Tarrant, Parker and Dallas counties can expect 1 to 3 inches of the icy gumbo; Wise and Denton counties might get up to 5 inches.
With up to a half-inch of ice, too, the region is bracing for power outages as well as dangerous wind chills. Most flights at DFW are canceled Saturday, and there’s a real possibility that some kids may not have school Monday.
🔸Winter storm’s arrival: Late Friday afternoon or early evening for areas north of Tarrant County; the I-20 corridor of the Metroplex will transition to freezing rain with some sleet late tonight or just after midnight.
🔸How bad will it get: By Saturday afternoon, most of North Texas will get sleet atop layers of ice. Some areas will see snow into Sunday morning. Total ice accumulation: 1/4” to 1/2”, which will snap trees and likely start causing power outages into the afternoon. Total sleet/snow: 1-3” for Fort Worth; 3-5” to the north.
🔸How cold will it be: We’ll be below freezing from late tonight through Monday (possibly Tuesday). The low Saturday night in Fort Worth will be 13 degrees with a wind chill of -1. On Sunday night, it’ll drop to 6 degrees with wind chills as cold as -4 to -12. Keep your faucets dripping throughout the weekend into Tuesday to keep your pipes from freezing.
🔸What should I do before the storm: Time is running out, but you should be prepared with enough non-perishable food, water and medications for at least three days. Protect your yards and gardens. Cover/insulate your outdoor water spigots and pipes. And make sure to have these emergency supplies.
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Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
Posted 8:30 a.m.
Despite the storm, the Stock Show & Rodeo is continuing as planned this weekend. The FWSSR says it’s working to remove ice from streets and sidewalks and is “committed to public safety and ensuring the safety and well-being of livestock, guests and participants.”
“Due to the nature of our event and the coordination required across multiple pre-booked venues, including the Will Rogers Memorial Center and Dickies Arena, as well as the scheduled PRORODEO Tournament, we are unable to reschedule performances or competitions.” There are no refunds or exchanges for rodeo tickets. “Guests are encouraged to plan accordingly and allow additional travel time.” — Brayden Garcia
Schools are open today; Monday? We’ll see
Posted 7:30 a.m.
With the arrival of freezing rain not until late tonight, Fort Worth-area schools are operating under normal schedules today, though many have canceled or postponed after-school sports and events. The real question will be what happens Monday morning, when the entire region may be coated in ice, sleet and snow. It won’t get above freezing until Monday, and just barely at that. We’re keeping our closings/delays list updated. — Matt Leclercq
DFW flight cancellations are piling up
Posted 7:15 a.m.
Nearly two-thirds of scheduled flights Saturday out of Dallas-Fort Worth airport are already canceled, according to FlightAware. At Dallas Love Field, about half are canceled. Only a few Friday flights out of DFW are canceled, but about 10% of incoming flights aren’t happening today.
The massive winter storm across half the U.S. will cause major travel disruptions likely into next week. So far, Fort Worth-based American Airlines has canceled more than 500 flights Saturday across its network, and Dallas-based Southwest has canceled more than 230. Here’s what to do if your flight is canceled or you want to reschedule. — Ella Gonzales
Fort Worth trash pickup
Posted 7 a.m.
As of Friday, the city says there are no planned disruptions to residential garbage pickup. Garbage drop-off locations, however, are likely to be closed, as will city animal shelters, though nothing had been finalized as of Thursday afternoon. If you see an animal out in the cold, call the city at 817-392-1234. — Matt Adams
Here’s the latest Fort Worth weather forecast
Posted 5:45 a.m.
- Today: Rain, up to a half inch. High of 51 degrees by 11 a.m.
- Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with sleet before midnight, then rain showers, freezing rain and sleet between midnight and 3 am, then freezing rain and sleet after 3 am. Low around 27. Wind chill values between 19 and 24. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
- Saturday: Sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Temperature falling to around 23 by 5 pm. Wind chill between 11 and 18. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
- Saturday Night: Sleet, possibly freezing rain before midnight, then sleet, possibly mixed with snow showers and freezing rain between midnight and 3 am, then snow showers and sleet after 3 am. The sleet could be heavy at times. Low around 13. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
- Sunday: A chance of snow showers and sleet before noon. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 22. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 31. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon
Will the power go out this weekend in Texas?
Posted 5:15 a.m.
Fort Worth officials warned people to prepare for the worst. The Texas power grid is expected to be able to handle the increased load this weekend, but ice accumulations could snap power lines.
“Ice accumulation on lines and trees is going to be the most impactful to the grid, and based on the weather forecast we’ve seen, the Metroplex is where that’s going to really be centered,” said Thomas Gleeson, chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Kerri Dunn, an Oncor spokesperson, said the company has invested in removing vegetation from around above-ground power lines to reduce the odds of them breaking during an ice storm. Still, Dunn said ice is a concern, and living in an area with underground power lines doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t experience a service disruption. — Matt Adams
Interstate toll lanes will close today
Posted 5 a.m.
TEXPress toll lanes in North Texas will close starting Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. The decision was made in coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation. “We will continue to monitor weather conditions as the winter storm moves through North Texas, and implement our winter maintenance operations towards safely re-opening the roadways.” — Eleanor Dearman
Grocery stores will stay open as long as they can
Posted 4:55 a.m.
H-E-B, Kroger, Walmart and other major grocers in North Texas say they’ll operate on normal schedules into the weekend, but that could change depending on local conditions. Nonetheless, many North Texans won’t have to run out to the store during the winter storm; grocers have been swamped with people this week who have cleared out the meat, eggs, bread and other storm staples. We’re monitoring Fort Worth grocery stores to watch for closures. — Ella Gonzales
How to prevent your pipes from bursting
When it’s below freezing for several days, and especially when it drops below 10 degrees, you’re at risk of your pipes freezing and bursting. You do NOT want that to happen.
- Keep your indoor faucets dripping.
- Insulate exposed pipes outside the house. Hardware stores sell special insulation to wrap pipes and cover your outdoor spigots.
- Check if pipes in unheated parts of the home are insulated.
- Make sure outside faucet washers are secure.
- Disconnect hoses from outside faucets and use insulated faucet covers.
- Make sure the water meter box doesn’t freeze by keeping the lid on.
- Keep open cabinet doors that hold water pipes to allow heat in.
- Keep extra water drawn up.
Check back for more updates all day.
This story was originally published January 23, 2026 at 6:23 AM.
Star-Telegram staff
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