For the first time this winter season, the forecast is calling for significant ice and snow across much of North Texas. It will begin with an arctic cold front that will move in from the NW to SE during the day Wednesday, February 2, resulting in the possibility of freezing rain, sleet and possibly snow.
Though specific amounts of the rain/ice/snow cannot be predicated as of yet, the weather front will likely bring some hazardous travel conditions Wednesday night into the day Thursday for Burleson.
Here are some suggestions for things you should do before the weather arrives:
| Ensure you have extra food/water, medications, and pet supplies on hand. |
| If you have a generator, grab a few gallons of gas. If the power goes out at your house, it's probably out at the gas station down the street. |
| Check on your neighbors. Elderly and shut-ins are vulnerable during these weather events. Make the phone call, swing by, and ask them if they need anything. |
| Drive carefully. Be mindful that the roads may be wet and icy; make sure your windshield is clear as well as your roof. Slow down at intersections. |
| Pets should NOT be left outside for any length of time. |
| Follow your local radio, TV, media outlets for the latest information and weather updates. |
| Prevent frozen pipes by opening kitchen and bathroom cabinets to allow warmer air to circulate the plumbing. If the pipes do freeze: keep the faucet open (Running water through the pipe will help melt ice in the pipes). |
The amount of snow that could accumulate in any given area will be determined by when the transition from freezing rain and sleet over to snow occurs Wednesday night. As of now, it looks like the majority of the precipitation for the DFW area will be rain/freezing rain/sleet but with snow also possible as the winter storm winds down.
Areas to the North and West of the immediate DFW area will make the transition to snow much faster and thus more significant snow amounts can be expected there. Of course, a faster-than-anticipated transition from ice to snow here in the heart of the Metroplex will increase the snow accumulation totals locally.
Again, exact forecast amounts of ice and snow across North Texas are unavailable at this time. PLEASE FOLLOW LOCAL NEWS AND WEATHER OUTLETS for the most up to date information available.
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The city of Burleson is prepared and ready for emergencies, including weather related ones. Public Works crews will be spraying the streets with brine on Tuesday, February 1, in preparation for the upcoming winter weather. Brine is a saltwater solution that is sprayed on the streets to assist in deicing the roadways. Staff is also installing spreaders on trucks to apply send on the roadways during the event.