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Winter is here in Lubbock and West Texas. See how much snow and precipitation we have received during Winter Storm Fern.
The storm began in Texas and Oklahoma on Friday evening, Jan. 23, bringing heavy sleet and snow to the region.
DALLAS — North Texas woke up to roadways and yards covered in ice and snow on Sunday morning. The winter precipitation started early Saturday and continued into the overnight hours, and the freezing temperatures turned surfaces into skating rinks, especially on bridges and overpasses.
After closing for two days due to winter weather, most North Texas school districts are reopening on Wednesday, Jan. 28. A winter storm brought snow, ice and subfreezing temperatures to the region over the previous weekend. Roads are expected to improve on Tuesday, Jan. 27, as temperatures climb above freezing and ice/snow begins to melt.
Central Texas is under a cold weather advisory through Saturday morning, with lows in the 20s and wind chills in the teens.
ARLINGTON, Texas — When we see lake effect snow flying off of the Great Lakes in the Midwest and Northeast, it can bury folks in FEET of snow. In North Texas, it's really just a few, glittery flurries and steam blowing off of our area lakes. It happened today at Lake Arlington. Our photojournalist, Josh Stephen caught some video:
"Winter Storm Fern" is bringing a dangerous mix of ice, sleet and snow to North Texas, triggering a Winter Storm Warning and a multi-day freeze across Dallas-Fort Worth. Life-threatening wind chills and potential power outages are anticipated.
Hundreds of cities and towns across Texas received more snow than they've seen in years. Here's a roundup of how much each city saw.
Stunning images show the aftermath of the monster snowstorm that hit states around the country. See drone footage here.
Models show the arctic cold front is trending slower than previously expected, which could have a big effect on how much snow and ice will fall.