A winter storm is set to bring hazardous conditions to the southern United States this week, with snow, sleet, ice, and freezing rain forecast for Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina.
The National Weather Service has issued warnings and watches for multiple states, including northern Texas, southeast Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Forecasts warn of treacherous travel conditions and potential disruptions to daily life in these areas.
The storm is expected to begin on Wednesday along the Gulf Coast before moving northeast, bringing a mix of winter precipitation to the region. Heavy snowfall is anticipated in north-central and northeast Texas, with totals ranging from two to four inches. Southeastern Oklahoma can expect up to six inches of snow, while Arkansas will see significant snowfall amounts, especially in central parts of the state.
A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and ice is forecast for areas such as central Texas, northern Louisiana, and central Mississippi and Alabama. Forecasters are uncertain about the specific precipitation type in Georgia, where a winter storm watch has been issued.
Travel disruptions and hazards are expected in several states, including Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Dallas Fort Worth, Little Rock, and Memphis. The storm may take a more southern track, producing large totals of snow in North Carolina and potentially bringing snow to the Atlanta metro area and around Interstate 20 corridor.
By Saturday afternoon, the storm is likely to have cleared into the Atlantic, but travel hazards are still expected due to snow on the ground and ice. Major impacts from the winter storm are expected to be greatest from portions of North Texas into southeastern Oklahoma, central Arkansas, and northern Mississippi and southern Tennessee.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/07/weather/texas-snow-ice-forecast.html