Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Nowcast as of 8:41 am CST on December 2, 2009
Now
A band of light to moderate snowfall was falling directly over the metroplex at 830 am CDT. As this band of snow moves southeast...a light rain and snow mix will continue to fall over most areas of North Texas along and north of Interstate 20. The rain and snow mix is expected to return to all rain throughout the morning hours...this transition is expected to occur from north to south through 11 am CDT.
Forecast for Dallas
Updated: 6:41 am CST on December 2, 2009
Freeze warning in effect from 3 am to 9 am CST Thursday...
Today
Becoming partly sunny late in the afternoon. Rain and snow in the morning...then a slight chance of rain in the early afternoon. Very light snow accumulations possible on grass and elevated surfaces. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
... Freeze warning in effect from 3 am to 9 am CST Thursday...
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a freeze warning... which is in effect from 3 am to 9 am CST Thursday.
A cold Canadian airmass will filter into the region today and tonight. Temperatures are expected to drop to near or below freezing for many locations in North Texas tonight. This will be the first freeze of the season for areas generally along and east of the I-35 corridor.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A freeze warning means that the seasons first episode of sub- freezing temperatures are likely to occur. These conditions will kill sensitive plants and residents are advised to protect tender vegetation. Automatic sprinkler systems should also be turned off to avoid creating ice patches on nearby roads... driveways... and sidewalks.
Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 3:49 AM CST on December 02, 2009
... Snow expected Friday for much of North Texas...
A strong upper level storm system will move across North Texas on Friday. With a cold airmass established over the region... the potent upper level disturbance will trigger areas of snow on Friday.
Flurries will be possible late Thursday night and early Friday morning over far western sections of North Texas... generally along and west of a Bowie to Weatherford to Lampasas line. Little to no accumulation is expected with this activity.
Heavier snow will likely develop by the mid morning hours Friday and continue through the evening... mainly south of Interstate 20. Periods of flurries and some light snow showers will also be possible Friday in the immediate Dallas Fort Worth Metro area.
Locations along and south of a line from Cisco to Hillsboro to Palestine will have the best chance at witnessing accumulating snowfall... with around one inch possible. Isolated locations may receive up to 2 inches of snow.
This event continues to develop. The timing and location of the snowfall... as well as expected accumulations may change over the coming days. Please keep updated with the latest forecasts and any possible winter weather advisories from your National Weather Service in Fort Worth.
