The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for a large part of North Texas from 6 p.m. Wednesday through 6 p.m. Thursday that may include heavy snow and possible ice accumulations.
The watch points to snow accumulations up to three inches and ice up to one-third of an inch across North Texas. Wind chills as low as five-below zero are expected.
Hazardous travel is likely and drivers should expect icy bridges and roadways. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and may cause power disruptions. Residents of these areas are encouraged to prepare and continue to monitor the forecast.
The moderate temperatures will fade quickly as Wednesday temps are forecast in the upper 30s and decrease throughout the day. Rain chances will turn into a wintry mix in the afternoon and freezing rain in the evening before turning to snow.
Thursday temperatures are projected to be in the teens and snow is expected to continue. Three to six inches have been forecast. While skies are expected to clear for the end of the week the temperatures will remain below freezing into the weekend.
Bowie City Manager Bert Cunningham said the city crews have prepared as much as possible with salt and sand loaded into the dump trucks.
Electric and street crews are on alert. The manager said they are in regular contact with the NWS.