Traffic flows on highways near downtown Fort Worth on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. TxDOT spokesperson Val Lopez said that crews were working around the clock to keep conditions as safe as possible on the roads.
Amanda McCoy
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Some North Texas roads may still be hazardous into Thursday morning’s commute, even after ice melting Wednesday, officials with the National Weather Service in Fort Worth said.
Lingering ice and refreezing will continue to affect some roads through Thursday, according to an updated forecast.
A second round of freezing fog could also affect travel conditions overnight, mainly near and east of Interstate 35, according to the NWS forecast.
Conditions Wednesday were much more favorable for melting snow and ice still on the ground, but any remaining slush or water is liable to refreeze overnight as temperatures dip back near freezing, a National Weather Service meteorologist said.
Still, temperatures will warm up quickly to reach above 40 by around 9 a.m. Thursday and a high in the mid 50s Thursday afternoon.
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Road conditions across North Texas are expected to worsen overnight into Tuesday morning as temperatures drop below freezing again, increasing the risk of black ice.
National Weather Service Fort Worth
❄️🌡️ Winter storm in North Texas:
Some ice-over roads in North Texas turned to slush Monday afternoon, but conditions Texas are expected to worsen overnight as temperatures drop below freezing again, increasing the risk of black ice, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
“Black ice is very hard to see. It’s often clear ice, so you can’t really see anything on the road — it just looks like a normal road. It’s usually prevalent during the early morning hours, which makes it dangerous because drivers can’t see where the ice is,” Allison Prater, meteorologist for the National Weather Service, told Star-Telegram Monday afternoon.
Temperatures for Tuesday morning are expected to be in the teens with wind chills between zero and 10 degrees, Parter said.
There is a potential for freezing fog in North and Central Texas for Tuesday and Wednesday morning, according to NWS.
Freezing fog causes reduced visibility and light ice deposits on surfaces and roads which can make travel “a little bit more treacherous,” Parter said.
Later Tuesday, however, , temperatures will warm into the upper 30s to low 40s, but overnight temperatures will again drop below freezing, allowing any melted moisture on roads to refreeze during the overnight and morning hours.
“We’re still going to have lingering impacts on the roads through much of the rest of the week,” she said. “Make sure to drive slowly and carefully.”
North Texas is expected to be done with freezing precipitation, with the “extreme” cold lasting tonight into Tuesday before afternoon temperatures begin to warm, she said.
Another cold front late Thursday and Friday will bring temperatures near freezing Saturday afternoon, with morning lows in the teens to low 20s Saturday and Sunday. The weekend is expected to be dry but very cold, Parter said.
Crews continue to work “around the clock” on state-maintained roadways to keep conditions as safe and as “passable” as possible, a Texas Department of Transportation spokesperson told Star-Telegram.
People who can stay home are urged to avoid traveling tonight and through the day Tuesday according to TxDOT.
Residents who must travel are recommended to check road conditions on Drivetexas.org before driving.
“We also ask that they slow down, drive to conditions, and leave extra space between other vehicles, especially TxDOT crews and convoys who are still working to keep motorists safe,” the spokesperson said.
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A pedestrian walks along a snow covered Hemphill Street in Fort Worth on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
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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.
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Snow covers the ground at Trinity Park off West 7th Street in Fort Worth on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. None amccoy@star-telegram.com
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.
Cutting in line is rude. Cutting into or through a TxDOT winter weather convoy is dangerous.
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.
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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
❄️🌡️ Winter storm in North Texas:
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
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.
Emerson Clarridge covers crime and other breaking news for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He works days and reports on law enforcement affairs in Tarrant County. He previously was a reporter at the Omaha World-Herald and the Observer-Dispatch in Utica, New York.
SAN FRANCISCO — Authorities urged motorists to avoid California’s scenic Highway 1 after a section of the coastal route collapsed during an Easter weekend storm, forcing closures and stranding motorists near Big Sur, authorities said.
All California state parks in the Big Sur area are now closed to day use and camping, the park service said Sunday night.
The collapse occurred amid heavy rain Saturday afternoon near Rocky Creek Bridge about 17 miles south of Monterey, sending chunks of asphalt tumbling into the ocean from the southbound side of the two-lane road.
The highway was closed in both directions in the mountainous area of California’s central coast as engineers assessed the damage, said the state Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
“We are working on a plan to get motorists evacuated from the area,” the California Highway Patrol said Saturday.
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Andrew Molera State Park, Limekiln State Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Point Sur State Historic Park will remain closed until the road can be repaired.
Around noon on Sunday, crews had determined that travel in the northbound lane was safe and authorities began periodically escorting motorists around the damaged section. About 300 cars were waiting to travel northbound when officials led the first convoy through the area, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
Some stranded motorists had slept in their cars overnight while others were sheltered at the nearby Big Sur Lodge, the newspaper said.
Caltrans spokesperson Kevin Drabinski said periodic convoys would continue over the coming days as crews shore up the highway, which had other closures because of rocks and debris in lanes. He urged people to avoid the area.
The Rocky Creek closure on California Highway 1 is seen March 31, 2024, in Monterey County following heavy rain in the area.
Caltrans District 5 via AP
Only residents with proof of residency will be allowed into the area with California Highway Patrol and Caltrans escorts, though people who need to work in the area will also be permitted to enter.
Road information and updates can also be found on Caltrans District 5 social media platforms: Twitter at @CaltransD5, Facebook at Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) and Instagram at Caltrans_D5.
The famous highway has seen frequent closures because of collapses, mud flows and rockslides during severe weather.
The slow-moving storm dumped heavy rain at lower elevations and more than a foot of snow at Sierra Nevada ski resorts around Lake Tahoe.
Ryan Kittell, a National Weather Service meteorologist, said the system is typical for March but was not an atmospheric river like many of the other storms that have pounded the state in recent winters.
The storm exited the Bay Area on Friday and “just marched right down the California coast,” bringing most of the rainfall to the Los Angeles area, Kittell said.
The storm then parked itself over Southern California, where it was expected to stay until Sunday night or into Monday. Showers and possible thunderstorms, with the potential for lightning and damaging winds, were possible for parts of Santa Barbara, Ventura and LA counties.
MINNEAPOLIS — As a spring snowstorm moves through Minnesota, roads across the state are starting to become perilous for drivers.
In the Twin Cities, most major highways are at least partially covered, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s 511 website. Some roadways in the western metro, including highways 100 and 169, are fully covered, MnDOT reports. In the southern metro, Interstate 35W from Richfield to Burnsville is fully covered.
There have been a handful of crashes in the Twin Cities, including one in Burnsville that killed a 51-year-old Lakeville woman. The Minnesota State Patrol said her vehicle left the roadway on Interstate 35E and hit a tree around 12:15 p.m.
Elsewhere in the state, many of western Minnesota’s roads are fully covered. Southern Minnesota is looking clear, according to MnDOT, outside of parts of the western and eastern corners.
Northern Minnesota’s roads are uncovered as of yet, though conditions are expected to deteriorate as the snow moves north.
Much of the state is under a winter storm warning, and Sunday through Tuesday will be NEXT Weather Alert days as this snowy system moves through. Many spots could see half a foot or more of snow when it’s all said and done, and Monday could bring rain as well.
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