Ice Storms Are a Real Hazard in Tarrant County

Snow is not the only winter trouble here. Freezing rain can glaze bridges, ramps, trees, and power lines even when the ground looks merely wet. NWS notes that snow and ice can paralyze Dallas-Fort Worth travel, and slippery-road crashes are a major part of winter-storm harm.

Before a freeze, check the Fort Worth forecast, protect exposed pipes, charge essential devices, and plan how to stay warm if power fails. During an ice warning, delaying a trip is often the useful choice. If travel cannot wait, use current road information rather than assuming the usual route is open.