The worst of Texas’ winter storm is finally moving out of the state, but this is not the point where impacts suddenly end.
While most of the sleet, freezing rain, and snow has exited Texas to the east early Sunday morning, the cold air behind the system is firmly entrenched. For many Texans, especially across the northern two-thirds of the state, conditions will remain hazardous for at least another 24–48 hours.
What’s Still Falling — And Where
Most of the winter precipitation has wrapped up, but a few lingering issues remain:
- West Texas and the Permian Basin may still see scattered snow showers this morning, with minor additional accumulations possible.
- The El Paso region and the borderland are dealing with falling temperatures and snow, which could continue into the morning hours.
- Elsewhere, skies are gradually clearing, but that does not mean roads are improving quickly.
Cold Weather Is Now the Primary Threat
Even with sunshine returning, temperatures today will struggle to get above freezing across the northern two-thirds of Texas. Many areas will remain stuck in the 20s all day.
That creates two major problems:
First, melting will be limited. In places that saw heavy sleet or compacted snow, road conditions may improve very slowly, if at all.
Second, anything that does melt today will refreeze tonight. Low temperatures tonight will drop into the single digits and teens for much of Texas, with below-zero readings possible again in parts of the Panhandle and West Texas. The entire state is expected to fall below freezing overnight.
This means slick roads, bridges, and overpasses will continue to be a concern well into Monday morning.
Travel Impacts Will Linger
Across much of North Texas, West Texas, the Big Country, and parts of Central and East Texas, sleet has compacted into a dense ice layer. As traffic continues to move over it, conditions can actually worsen as snow and sleet compress into solid ice.
Drivers should not assume that clear skies equal safe travel.
Before heading out, always check the latest road conditions at DriveTexas.org, especially if you’re traveling early in the morning or after sunset.
Looking Ahead to the Rest of the Week
Cold temperatures are not leaving anytime soon.
- Sunday night and Monday morning will bring another hard freeze statewide.
- Monday afternoon may allow limited melting in some areas, but many northern locations may stay below freezing.
- Tuesday morning could be even colder in parts of the state, with widespread freezing temperatures again.
- Tuesday afternoon finally brings a more meaningful warm-up, with most of Texas climbing above freezing.
Beyond that, the pattern looks quieter but still cold, with freezing temperatures likely returning multiple nights this week.
- Forecast high temperatures across Texas today.
- Forecast low temperatures across Texas Monday morning.
- Forecast high temperatures across Texas Monday afternoon.
- Forecast low temperatures across Texas Tuesday morning.
- Forecast high temperatures across Texas Tuesday afternoon.
Bottom Line
The winter storm itself is winding down, but the impacts are far from over.
Dangerous cold, refreezing, and lingering ice will continue to affect travel and daily life across Texas for at least another day or two. Take it slow, stay informed, and don’t let improving radar fool you into thinking conditions are back to normal just yet.