The Brief
- Icy roads and freezing conditions are impacting North Texas after the weekend winter storm.
- DPS urges Texans to stay off roads if possible and use extreme caution on bridges and overpasses.
- Drivers can track closures and conditions via DriveTexas and follow winter safety guidance.
DALLAS – As many parts of the state remain frozen and slick, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that extreme cold, freezing rain, ice, and snow can pose significant hazards to drivers and pedestrians.
Most areas in North Texas are coated in a layer of ice, sleet and snow, and those conditions are reflected on DriveTexas. Those conditions are expected to remain until late in the morning on Tuesday.
FOX 4 is keeping track of road conditions Monday, as many North Texans return to work after a weekend winter storm.
North Texas Road Conditions – Monday, Jan. 25
9:30 a.m.: Slow down!
Traffic reporter Chip Waggoner is pleading with people to slow down on the highways. He’s not suggesting that anyone leave home. But if you have to, take it slow. Most of the crashes he’s seen this morning happen after people who are going too fast hit icy patches.
9 a.m.: Current conditions
8:35 a.m.: False sense of security
Bridges and overpasses are still pretty difficult. Traffic reporter Chip Waggoner said there are also areas of “deception.”…