Texas is officially done with falling snow, sleet, and freezing rain — but the impacts from this winter storm are far from over. While precipitation has ended, dangerously cold temperatures, refreezing, and lingering travel issues will continue to affect much of the state through at least Tuesday.
No New Winter Precipitation — But Hazards Remain
The good news: no additional snow or ice is expected to fall across Texas in the near term.
The not-so-good news: what’s already on the ground isn’t going anywhere quickly.
Across the northern half of Texas, temperatures will struggle to get above freezing today. Even where sunshine helps melt some snow and ice, that meltwater will refreeze rapidly after sunset, turning roads, bridges, and overpasses back into solid ice overnight.
This daily melt-and-refreeze cycle will continue for at least the next couple of mornings.
Freezing Fog Adds Another Risk
Another concern over the next several nights is freezing fog, especially in areas that still have snow and ice on the ground.
Freezing fog can:
- Deposit a thin glaze of ice on roads and elevated surfaces
- Reduce visibility during early morning hours
- Make bridges and overpasses unexpectedly slick
If you wake up to fog and temperatures below freezing, assume roads may be hazardous — even if they looked fine the afternoon before.
Temperature Trends: Slow Improvement
Today (Monday):
- Northern Texas: 20s, some areas staying below freezing all day
- Central & South Texas: 30s to 40s
- Deep South Texas: 40s to near 50°
Forecast high temperatures across Texas today.
Tonight into Tuesday morning:
- Statewide freeze
- Single digits and teens north
- 20s south, including much of Central Texas
Forecast low temperatures across Texas Tuesday morning.
Tuesday:
- Most of Texas climbs above freezing
- Northern Texas: 30s to low 40s
- Central & South Texas: 40s to 50s
- Rio Grande Valley: 60s
Forecast high temperatures across Texas Tuesday.
While Tuesday will bring the best melting conditions, shaded areas and untreated roads may remain icy into the morning hours.
Another Cold Front Later This Week
Looking ahead, another cold front is expected late in the week, bringing cooler temperatures back to Texas. At this time, moisture appears limited, and the risk of another winter storm is low, but we’ll continue monitoring trends closely.
What You Should Do
- Use caution on roads each morning, especially bridges and overpasses
- Expect refreezing after sunset through Tuesday night
- Check road conditions at drivetexas.org
- Stay prepared for continued cold weather, even though the storm itself has ended
We’ll continue providing updates as Texas works through the aftermath of this winter storm and transitions toward a gradual warm-up.