North Texas – Winter Storm Warnings are in effect today, meaning it will almost certainly snow tonight.

As the storm approaches, meteorologists have a clearer picture of what to expect today and tomorrow, just before the big game in DFW. Here is the latest forecast:

LINK: Live DFW Radar

Today’s forecast:

Most of today’s precipitation will be a slushy mix of sleet and rain, with less snow falling during the day. Kids, don’t expect to build a snowman on your snow day today – we’ll see most of the snow tomorrow morning.

In most areas, temperatures will remain at or above freezing. Temperatures are expected to be in the high 30s across the metroplex this morning, except in McKinney and northern areas where temperatures may dip into the high 20s.

Sleet is expected early this morning before temperatures rise, resulting in wet rather than frozen road conditions.

The heaviest snowfall will begin after dark and continue until after midnight. Moderate snowfall is expected for several hours in the early evening, starting around 8 p.m. The snowfall is expected to be mostly over by sunrise Friday morning.

Southern portions of the Metroplex are expected to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while northern portions are expected to see 3 to 6 inches of snow.

Radar:

Timing:

Here’s a breakdown of today’s weather:

• 5 a.m: Temperatures around 30°C with cloudy skies.
• 8 a.m: Rain and a light wintry mix coming to DFW.
• 11 a.m: The winter mix remains.
• 14 o’clock: Slightly warmer temperatures with persistent rainfall.
• 5 p.m: Wintry mix continues; The streets remain wet.
• 6 p.m: The transition to snow begins.
• 9 p.m: Complete snowfall with temperatures below freezing.
• 12 o’clock: It keeps snowing.

Conditions on Friday:

No additional snowfall is expected Friday morning, but slick roads are likely until temperatures rise above freezing between 10 and 11 a.m

Afternoon travel should be safe for the Cotton Bowl, but be wary that it could freeze again overnight. Slippery roads may occur again early Saturday morning.

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