Winter weather returns – wintry precipitation possible Thursday and Friday
A strong winter storm system will affect Grand Prairie Thursday through Friday.
A powerful upper level storm system will move through the Southern Plains and bring a period of unsettled weather and colder temperatures to North Texas. Moisture and lift ahead of the upper level system will result in widespread rain and a few thunderstorms Thursday and into Thursday night. Rainfall amounts will average 1 to 2 inches with totals up to 3 inches possible north of the I-20 corridor.
Meanwhile a strong cold front will move south across North Texas Thursday and Thursday night. As temperatures cool behind the front, the rain should change over to a light wintry mix of precipitation to the northwest of a line from Lampasas to Waco to Arlington to Bonham by Friday morning. The most significant ice accumulations, around a tenth of an inch, are expected along and northwest of a Mineral Wells to Gainesville line where temperatures should fall to near 30 degrees.
Due to uncertainties on the exact track of the system, residents across North Texas are encouraged to monitor the latest forecasts for any changes.
Source: National Weather Service
