DALLAS – Meteorologists are closely monitoring the potential for another severe winter storm expected to hit the U.S. this week, just days after the end of the first major winter storm of 2025.

The FOX Forecast Center said the approaching storm is likely to hit cities farther south than the recent storm, putting millions of people in cities like Dallas in Texas, Little Rock in Arkansas, Memphis and Nashville in Tennessee and Atlanta in Georgia on alert for winter weather.

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In fact, the first winter storm warnings have been issued in the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley, and include the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Little Rock, Arkansas. Winter storm watches now extend eastward across the south into western North Carolina and northern Georgia, including the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has already activated state emergency resources in advance of the expected storm.

“The state of Texas is working around the clock to ensure Texans have the resources and support they need as severe winter weather impacts communities across Texas,” Abbot said in a statement. “As temperatures drop below freezing and regions across Texas face snow, ice and freezing rain, it is important that everyone stays informed about the weather.”

More than 700 Texas Department of Transportation employees prepared for winter weather by pre-treating roads, bridges and overpasses as temperatures dropped with more than 500,000 gallons of brine and approximately 800 cubic yards of granular material.

“We actually have eight snowplows ready to go,” said Tina Richardson, deputy director of Dallas Public Works. “And we have the ability to make 20,000 gallons of brine every day.”

Potentially hazardous travel conditions are expected later this week as this new winter storm begins to strengthen.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) announced last weekend that it had issued a weather advisory due to expected cold temperatures, higher electricity demand and the possibility of reduced reserves.

Officials said grid conditions are expected to be normal during an ERCOT weather watch, but conditions are being monitored and all available tools are being used to manage the grid.

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football fans travel to North Texas for the Cotton Bowl Classic between the university Texas And Ohio State University can expect more than just Southern hospitality on Friday Arlington.

Cotton Bowl officials tell FOX Weather they regularly monitor weather reports and are in close contact with stadium and local officials.

“We always have plans for inclement weather,” said Scottie Rodgers, vice president of communications for the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. “Should circumstances warrant, we will communicate this to all participants and participants in this year’s Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.”

Officials across the Lone Star State expressed the same level of confidence about preparing for dangerous weather conditions.

“We are closely monitoring travel conditions into the city, particularly as we prepare to host fans and teams for the Cotton Bowl,” said Kevin Oden, director of emergency management and crisis response. “Our priority is to ensure a safe journey for the teams and their fans visiting Dallas in the Metroplex so they can safely enjoy their time here.”

Details are still uncertain and the forecast could still change, but the latest computer forecast models show snow will break out in parts of New Mexico and Texas on Wednesday.

It is expected to be light at first, but snow and freezing rain will expand Thursday, spreading across West and North Texas into the Ark-La-Tex region.

Significant travel impacts are likely, including on Interstates 35, 20 and 40.

According to the FOX Forecast Center, Dallas, which only averages about 1.6 inches of snowfall per year, will likely see more than a year of snow from this system and could face its biggest snowstorm since 2010.

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Traveling in southern cities along Interstate 35 such as Austin and San Antonio may experience freezing rain, which would make driving dangerous.

On Friday, the mix of snow and ice will spread across the Southeast, with cities like Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville, Tennessee, hoping for plowable snow, while cities like Birmingham, Alabama and Atlanta are eyeing both snow and a severe ice storm.

As the weekend begins, the forecast becomes even more uncertain.

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The FOX Forecast Center said the system could remain weak and move east and into the Atlantic Ocean, while another scenario calls for the storm to strengthen as it reaches the East Coast.

In this case, the storm could move north, potentially bringing significant snow and wind to the northeast.

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