With snow still falling from a recent storm in the Mid-Atlantic states, attention is now shifting to the next weather system expected to bring wintry conditions from Texas to the East Coast this week. This upcoming storm is projected to initiate snow and ice from the Texas/Mexico border on Wednesday night and then move across a significant portion of the southern and potentially eastern United States by the end of the week.
AccuWeather meteorologist Tom Kines emphasized the impact this storm could have on areas unaccustomed to frequent snow and ice, such as Austin, Dallas, Little Rock, and Nashville. Kines highlighted the significance, stating, “In places that don’t get snow or ice very often, such as Austin, Dallas, Little Rock, and Nashville, it will be a big deal.”
The national weather forecast for Wednesday, January 8, 2025, indicates a winter storm bringing wintry precipitation to northern Texas, with AccuWeather noting the potential for the “most significant snowfall in several years” in certain areas.
While there remains uncertainty regarding the storm’s precise trajectory along the East Coast, National Weather Service meteorologist Zack Taylor anticipates impactful winter weather in the southern Plains as the storm progresses later in the week. Dallas, in particular, could experience one of its most substantial snowfalls in recent memory, according to AccuWeather.
AccuWeather meteorologist Bernie Rayno elaborated on the forecast, expecting “several inches of snowfall in Dallas and along parts of I-20 in northern Texas.” Rayno further warned that the storm could disrupt travel across northern Texas by Thursday night into Friday, potentially affecting events like the national college football semifinal scheduled in Dallas’ Cotton Bowl on Friday night.
As the storm sweeps through Texas and advances towards the Southeast, its path becomes less certain, with the potential for it to veer off the coast or head towards the Northeast, according to Taylor.
AccuWeather highlighted the storm’s eastward progression later in the week and its potential impact on the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic states, and even New England. Depending on its exact path, the storm could bring additional snow and ice to these regions. Rayno outlined two scenarios for the late-week storm, indicating that a stronger storm moving up the coast could result in a significant snowstorm from the Carolinas to the Mid-Atlantic and possibly eastern New England.
Kines encouraged snow enthusiasts in the Northeast to root for a more robust storm, as it would increase the likelihood of wintry precipitation in the region. The uncertainty surrounding the storm’s path and potential impacts has meteorologists closely monitoring its development.
In preparations for the anticipated winter weather event, the National Weather Service in Dallas advised residents to “Stay warm, bundle up and prepare for an increasingly likely impactful winter weather event later this week.” As the situation evolves, authorities and residents in the affected regions are urged to stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure safety amid the challenging weather conditions.
