North Texas begins a slow thaw with highs near 40 following a winter storm that dropped over 5 inches of snow in some areas.

Dangerously cold temperatures are headed to North Texas this weekend, bringing strong chances of sleet, ice and snow. The National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office has upgraded North Texas to a winter storm warning,

UPDATE, 1/21/2026, 10:00 a.m.: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has activated state emergency response resources ahead of expected winter weather this weekend. As of Wednesday morning, the latest forecasts call for up to 65 consecutive hours of below-freezing temperatures, stretching across Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday.

Winter Storm Watch issued in North Texas, including Dallas-Fort Worth, for heavy mixed precipitation and travel disruptions.

After another very cold morning, we should see some areas thaw out later today. Meteorologist Berkeley Taylor has your forecast.

All 254 Texas counties woke up under some form of weather alert as a massive winter storm began its trek across the eastern half of the country.

Dallas anticipates sunny days ahead with mild temperatures and occasional gusty winds, per the National Weather Service.

Here are the latest North Texas road conditions Monday as freezing temperatures persisted through the weekend.