A line of storms moved through North Texas Monday evening before an expected cold front whipped into the area, paving the way for possible wintry weather midway through the week.
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Plano, McKinney, Carrollton, Frisco, Denton, Lewisville, Allen, and other parts of North Texas expired at 10 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm watch was also issued for parts of Dallas-Fort Worth through 2 a.m. Tuesday with a potential threat for hail.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Oklahoma and Texas until 2 AM CST pic.twitter.com/Gq7aBQScku
— NWS Severe Tstorm (@NWSSevereTstorm) February 22, 2022
Temperatures are forecast to stay mild Tuesday with a high of 72, but then a cold front should move through the area. Temperatures will likely drop into the 30s and 40s Tuesday night and are expected to fall into the low to mid-30s Wednesday.
Freezing rain and occasional sleet remain possible Wednesday and Thursday, with the best potential across northwestern counties. Minor icing on some roads and bridges and overpasses remain possible, according to the weather service.
The possible wintry weather event looks different than the early February winter storm, when Dallas-Fort Worth was coated in a sheet of ice. Temperatures aren’t expected to be as low, and the weather may resemble more of a rainstorm with a round of precipitation expected to start early Wednesday, reported KXAS-TV (NBC5).
There’s still some uncertainty in how cold it may get and where a freeze line may position itself, according to the weather service.
Winter Weather–> Temps will hover around freezing in DFW making for a combo of cold rain, with some freezing rain/ sleet. Winter mix with icy roads likely to the NW, mainly a cold rain south. Be on the lookout for frequent updates! @nbcdfw @nbcdfwweather https://t.co/Av09sJdCjJ pic.twitter.com/T8rA4PSACs
— Samantha Davies (@SDaviesNBC5) February 21, 2022
The best chances for wintry mix and icy travel were expected in northwestern counties, including Denton, according to NBC5.
North Texas is forecast to see mostly sunshine Friday, with afternoon temperatures well above freezing, Davies said.
The latest forecast from NBC5:
Tuesday: 72/32, partly cloudy
Wednesday: 36/31, cold rain
Thursday: 42/26, rain and freezing rain
Friday: 45/32, mostly sunny
