Winter Weather Closure Update

Due to the forecast and the Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service Fort Worth Office (NWS) at 1 p.m. today, Birdville ISD will not have school Thursday, Jan. 9. The winter storm is forecast to move into our area early tomorrow morning, which could create challenging and potentially dangerous conditions for students and staff traveling to and from school. 

Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories

1. Winter Storm Warning in effect for locations north and northeast of Parker to Dallas County line for Wednesday night through Friday.
2. A Winter Weather Advisory elsewhere.

1. A cold rain/snow/sleet/freezing rain mix is expected to begin Thursday morning and continue through Friday morning.

North Texas:

1. A wintry mix of sleet, snow, and freezing rain is expected across North Texas during the day on Thursday.
2. Some areas will transition to a cold rain in the afternoon hours.
3. Much of the area may transition to all snow Thursday night into Friday morning.
4. Accumulation totals of snow, sleet, and ice will vary across small distances.
5. 1" to 4" of sleet and/or snow accumulation is possible across North Texas (outside of the Red River)
6. Ice accumulations up to 1/10" are expected, but there is a 10% chance for higher totals up to 0.20" (would be isolated, not widespread)

Travel Impacts:

1. Some slick spots may develop Thursday morning but road conditions will become more hazardous around midday and in the afternoon hours.
2. Where a transition to cold rain occurs, temporary improvements to travel conditions will likely occur. However, the return of snow in the evening will result in additional travel impacts.
3. Any liquid on the ground Thursday evening will have the potential to freeze Thursday night into Friday.
4. Temperatures will warm above freezing Friday but how much roads improve is uncertain due to cloud cover. Residual water could refreeze Friday night into Saturday morning.