DALLAS – As an arctic front moves through North Texas, it is crucial to remain informed. An Ice Storm Warning is now in effect for parts of North Texas through Sunday at noon. There is also a Winter Storm Warning in effect for North and Central Texas through noon Sunday, followed by an Extreme Cold Warning through noon Tuesday.
FOX 4 forecasters warn that temperatures may stay below freezing until Tuesday afternoon, meaning hazardous travel conditions could persist for more than 72 hours. Localized power outages are possible as ice accumulates on trees and power lines.
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Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 | Live Updates
11 p.m. Weather updates by county
Full Sunday overnight forecast
Denton County
While most residents opted to stay indoors to escape the cold, some people’s cabin fever took over and drew them out to congregate at places like Texas Roadhouse. FOX 4’s Steven Dial reported live from Denton County Sunday night.
Dallas County
As the work week approaches, Dallas County officials are working to get the ice and snow off the roadway to prepare for drivers. FOX 4’s Lori Brown reported live from Dallas County Sunday night.
Tarrant County
As the arctic weather persisted, Tarrant County residents didn’t let it keep them down. Many people took to the streets or walked around in downtown areas, braving the cold and gathering with others. FOX 4’s Alex Boyer reported live from Tarrant County Sunday night.
9 p.m. Officials confirm fatal sledding incident
Officials in Frisco have confirmed that three 16-year-olds were involved in a sledding incident Sunday that left one girl dead and another in critical condition.
The police department said one of the teens, a boy, was driving a vehicle while pulling the other two teens, both girls, behind him. The sled hit a curb before striking a tree, according to police.
Both girls were hospitalized with critical injuries, and one has been pronounced dead. Read the full story below:
8 p.m. Road closures Sunday evening
As of 8 p.m. Sunday, few roads are marked as “closed” via DriveTexas, TxDOT’s road condition tracking service. Most areas in North Texas are coated in a layer of ice, sleet and snow, and those conditions are reflected on DriveTexas. Roads are expected to remain frozen and slick until Tuesday, DriveTexas says.
SH 114 in Grapevine is marked as closed in both directions due to “other conditions,” and is expected to reopen at 9 a.m. Monday.
Two sections of IH 30 near Downtown Dallas are closed due to prior construction.
Local authorities are continuing to urge residents to stay home if at all possible. Limiting travel allows first responders to focus on emergencies, Dallas PD said.
7 p.m.: A ‘steamnado’ pops up over Lake Lewisville
Here’s something you don’t see every day: a ‘steamnado’ made an appearance over Lake Lewisville on Sunday during the winter storm.
It’s caused by the arctic air flowing over comparatively warm waters, which creates a tremendous amount of steam. The wind then blows it upwards into a vortex, which creates the steam spout, or ‘steamnado’, that you can see below.
WATCH: ‘Steamnado’ pops up over Lake Lewisville during winter storm
A so-called ‘steamnado’ popped up over Lake Lewisville on Saturday as the winter storm impacted weather across North Texas. FOX 4 chief meteorologist Dan Henry says it’s a vortex caused by arctic air blowing over relatively warm waters, which causes a tremendous amount of steam. As the air converges, it causes a vortex of steam over the lake. It’s also known as a steam spout.
5:20 p.m.: Multiple people hospitalized in Frisco sledding crash
A fun day in the snow turned hazardous in North Texas on Sunday afternoon.
Two were hospitalized after a sledding crash near Majestic Gardens Drive and Killian Court in Frisco.
Frisco police are working to confirm more details.
4:40 p.m.: Plano students photobomb reporter
A group of high school boys in Plano got their five minutes of fame during FOX 4 reporter David Sentendry’s live shot on Sunday night.
4:20 p.m.: Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo workers loving the cold
FOX 4’s Alex Boyer talked to a few Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo workers who worked this weekend. They work the event every year and said this one was definitely unique. But they’re loving it and said they would do it again.
4:15 p.m.: Dallas City Hall to remain closed
Dallas City Hall will also remain closed to the public on Monday. Public safety and other critical services will be provided, but all meetings for Monday have been canceled.
In an update, the Dallas Police Department said it has responded to 104 calls since midnight on Friday and 23 since midnight on Saturday. Thankfully, there have been no major injuries.
4 p.m.: Denton County offices closed
All of Denton County’s facilities will be closed through Tuesday because of the ongoing inclement weather situation, county officials said.
3:45 p.m.: Fort Worth fire emergencies
The Fort Worth Fire Department said it responded to about 130 more calls than usual in the 24 hours between Saturday at 6 a.m. and Sunday at 6 a.m. The calls included:
- Automatic alarms: 22
- Exposures: 10
- Vapor gas leaks: 1
- Traffic accidents: 2
- Burns: 2
3:40 p.m.: Dallas fire emergencies
Dallas Fire-Rescue said that between 7 a.m. on Saturday and 7 a.m. on Sunday, it responded to the following calls:
- Motor Vehicle Accidents: 52
- Structure Fire Reported: 9
- Structure Fire Working: 3
- Outside Fires: 14
- Service Calls/Welfare Checks: 158
- Wires Down: 0
- Cut Off Water: 0
- Fall Victim: 36
3:35 p.m.: Denton police emergencies
Denton police said things have been calmer than expected because people are mostly staying home. The following stats are for calls on Sunday.
Midnight to 6 a.m.:
- 0 minor crash calls
- 0 major crash calls
- 2 assist citizen calls
- 12 assist motorist calls
- 10 traffic hazard calls
6 a.m. to noon:
- 1 minor crash call
- 2 assist citizen calls
- 4 assist motorist calls
- 11 traffic hazard calls
3 p.m.: School districts begin announcing Tuesday closures
The Texas winter storm’s effects on schools will continue into Tuesday.
Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs, as well as several other major North Texas school districts, have announced that they will be closed on Tuesday.
We will add every closure to the article below, so make sure to keep checking it throughout the day.
2:45 p.m.: Mavs game postponed
The Dallas Mavericks game today against the Milwaukee Bucks has been postponed due to the Mavericks’ inability to leave Dallas due to the winter storm.
No new date for the contest has been announced.
2:30 p.m.: DPS offices closing Monday
Many Texas Department of Public Safety offices will be closed Monday due to the winter storm.
The following county offices will be closed: Anderson, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Fannin, Franklin, Grayson, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hood, Hopkins, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Lamar, Marion, Morris, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Panola, Parker, Rains, Red River, Rusk, Rockwall, Smith, Somervell, Tarrant, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt, Wise, Wood
1:30 p.m.: Aerial views of Dallas
SKY 4 was able to fly over parts of North Texas on Sunday afternoon for an aerial view of the sleet and snow. Here’s what it looks like out there.
1:15 p.m.: Colleyville man pulled from pond
An elderly man is in critical condition after being found unresponsive in a pond behind his Colleyville home Sunday morning.
First responders discovered the man while they were at the property to assist his wife, who had fallen in a nearby pasture.
1 p.m.: DFW Airport ground delays
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, planes are delayed at DFW Airport an average of 125 minutes due to snow and ice. That’s expected to continue until about 10 p.m. on Sunday.
12 p.m.: Salvation Army shelters
The Salvation Army said it housed an additional 155 people on Friday night and 193 people on Saturday night at shelters, in addition to those already living in its shelters.
Its shelters will remain open on Sunday.
11:50 p.m. Kaufman water pressure alert
The city of Kaufman said there is a mechanical issue with its water tower because of the weather conditions. Residents may experience low water pressure over the next few hours until repairs can be made.
11:30 a.m.: Trinity Metro service updates
The Trinity Metro is operating only select services on Monday because of the extreme cold and hazardous conditions.
- TRE and TRE Link are not operating
- Trinity Metro Bus services are not operating
- TEXRail is operating on an hourly schedule
- On-demand paratransit is limited to only life-sustaining services
11 a.m.: Fort Worth emergency calls
According to the Fort Worth Police Department, there were 129 weather-related emergency calls from 7 p.m. on Saturday through 7 a.m. on Sunday.
- 75 stranded motorists (higher than normal)
- 17 accidents (better than expected)
- 13 weather-related traffic hazards
- 24 transports to shelters
10:10 a.m.: Stay home if you can
The roads are still an icy mess. Stay home if you can.
TxDOT reports the effectiveness of the brine solution used to treat roads “significantly diminishes if the temperature drops below 15 degrees.” The high on Monday morning is expected to be around 8 or 9 degrees.
“We saw the pretreatment of the roadways late last week, then we had a whole bunch of rain on Friday, before everything started to change, and I was concerned about that washing off the brine solution and making it less effective. But you need some water to help it become more active. So that was a positive thing. But now that we’re way below or in that area where brine wouldn’t be that helpful, it’s more of a granular salt/sand combination that we’re seeing being put down on the highways,” said FOX 4 Traffic reporter Chip Waggoner.
While there’s only one major accident on I-30 that’s causing concerns right now, Chip said it’s one that he’s seen too often. People are overconfident, start to slide, and lose control.
10 a.m.: Viewer photos and video
We love seeing your photos and video. These are a few of our favorite videos submitted by viewers.
9:30 a.m.: Texas DPS on road conditions
Tony De La Cerda with the Texas Department of Public Safety talks about road conditions across the state.
At one point on Saturday, highways in Texarkana and between El Paso and New Mexico were closed because of the terrible conditions. In North Texas, he said the DFW area is a major concern.
Mainly, troopers have been helping essential workers who have gotten stuck on the roads and weren’t prepared for the situation.
9 a.m.: DART service updates
As of 9 a.m., DART is prioritizing service on bus routes 1 through 122, but service on less frequent routes may be limited.
DART rail customers should plan for delays up to 60 minutes. Bus are also being used between the following rail stations.
- LBJ Skillman to Rowlett
- 8th Corinth to UNT
- 8th Corinth to Westmoreland
- Bachman to Belt Line
8:45 a.m.: Snow plows
An image from a traffic camera shows snow plows out and about near the Dallas High Five.
Crews are out doing their best to try to get the roads clear as fast as possible.
8:35 a.m.: Road conditions
Road conditions continue to be an issue. Traffic report Chip Waggoner reports trouble on southbound I-35E at Oak Lawn Avenue. All three right lanes were shut down.
Reporter Tizia Muzinga captured video of a stalled car facing the wrong way on I-30.
7:00 a.m.: Update on conditions in Grand Prairie
6:48 a.m.: All flights grounded at DFW Airport
DFW airport: FAA issues ground stop
A massive winter storm stretching 2,300 miles across the United States has paralyzed air travel, forcing the closure of nearly two dozen airports and triggering a ground stop at one of the nation’s busiest hubs.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on Sunday as icing conditions deteriorated. Officials warned the stop could be extended if the weather continues to worsen.
The disruption has hit North Texas particularly hard. According to the tracking service FlightAware:
DFW International: 42% of flights have been canceled.
Dallas Love Field: 58% of flights have been canceled.
Fort Worth Alliance: Remains among the 21 airports nationwide currently closed due to the storm.
Fort Worth-based American Airlines has borne the brunt of the atmospheric chaos, reporting a system-wide total of 1,400 cancellations so far today.
While Texas faces grounded fleets, airports in the Northeast and Southwest are struggling to keep pace with the freezing precipitation. Albuquerque, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo are among the major sites currently undergoing intensive deicing procedures to maintain limited operations.
The FAA and airline carriers are urging all travelers to verify their flight status online before heading to the airport.
The FAA has implemented a ground stop at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport as winter weather continues to cripple North Texas travel. Under the order, flights bound for DFW from across the country are being held at their departure airports as crews conduct their de-icing operations.
This is expected to go until 8 a.m. at the earliest.
FLIGHT CANCELLATION INFORMATION
6:45 a.m.: FOX 4’s Shannon Murray shows Downtown Dallas road conditions
6:40 a.m.: Updated road conditions in Denton County
6:30 a.m.: National Weather Service gives a weather forecast update
The National Weather Service says precipitation will gradually come to an end today, but travel impacts will continue through Tuesday. They say a mix of sleet and snow remains possible mainly in North Texas through this afternoon, resulting in additional light accumulations.
6:25 a.m.: Weather forecast for Sunday morning
Dallas weather: 6 a.m. update for Sunday, Jan. 25
Just a little bit of light snow lingers and will exit near sunrise. However, with strong NW winds blowing cold air across area lakes, LAKE EFFECT snow does exist so flurries will fly and some snow bands downwind of lakes could accumulate!
6:15 a.m.: Meteorologist Evan Andrews measures snow in Downtown Dallas
Evan measures about 1.25 inches of snow outside the FOX 4 station.
6 a.m.: First snow total numbers come in
Most of the Dallas-Fort Worth area received 1 to 2 inches of accumulation, consisting primarily of sleet. Areas north of the metroplex saw higher totals of 3 to 5 inches of a snow and sleet mix, while areas to the south reported around 1 inch.
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 | Live Updates
10 p.m. Transportation Changes, Emergency Call Reports
The following updates were announced by Trinity Metro Saturday night:
- The Trinity Metro Bus system will be suspended Sunday due to challenging road conditions.
- TEXRail will be delayed until 6:35 a.m. Sunday.
- No TRE or TRE Link service Sunday.
- On-Demand Paratransit: Life-sustaining service only.
Dallas County sent out the following report about calls they received Saturday:
- Major Crashes — 16
- Minor Crashes — 19
- Assist motorists — 21
- Traffic hazards — 27
- Courtesy Patrol calls — 40
Dallas Fire provided the following numbers:
- Motor Vehicle Accidents — 54
- Structure Fire — 4
- Fall Victim — 23
How to check road conditions
Monitor local weather broadcasts and check the latest conditions from the NWS before hitting the road. To monitor real-time road conditions in your area, visit Drive Texas or check specific traffic updates for Austin, Dallas, and Houston (or via Houston TranStar), or call (800) 452-9292.
If you must drive in inclement weather, allow additional time to reach your destination and share your travel plans with a friend or family member, so someone knows the route you’re taking.
When driving on icy roads, drive slowly and increase the distance between your vehicle and others when stopping. Do not use cruise control during poor driving conditions and ensure your vehicle has a full tank of gas before you head out.
What to do if the power goes out
Cities across the metroplex are offering warming centers for people who lose power and people who are unsheltered.
Specifically in Dallas, the city is making contingency plans for people who may find themselves in extended power outages. It’s a change of procedure that came out of the big winter storm in 2021.
The city will monitor for outages with Oncor. If neighborhoods have severe damage to lines and transformers, the city said it has generators staged at park and recreation facilities around Dallas.
“We’re ready to move resources and people and activate those sites and then provide transportation, if we need to, to affected residents so that they can have a safe place to go to,” said Kevin Oden, Dallas’s Director of Emergency Management.
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The Source: Information in this article comes form the National Weather Service, FOX 4 Weather, and FOX 4 News reports.
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