Courtesy of Councilmember Gay Donnell Willis

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for North Texas beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, January 23, and continuing until 12:00 pm Sunday, January 25, 2026. In addition, an Extreme Cold Warning will extend from January 24 to January 26, 2026. Temperatures are forecasted to drop into the 30s tonight, with lows in the 20s and single-digits forecasted for Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Freezing rain, sleet, and snow are all possible.

Via City of Dallas and District 13 Councilmember Gay Donnell Willis, we share the following winter preparedness tips and resources:

What to Expect:

  • Hazardous travel conditions due to ice and wintry precipitation
  • Potential impacts to power and infrastructure
  • Very cold temperatures throughout the weekend

How to Prepare:

  • Stock up on non-perishable food, water, medications, and pet supplies for at least three days.
  • Protect your home by covering outdoor pipes and testing heaters and smoke/carbon monoxide detectors.
  • Prepare your vehicle with emergency supplies and avoid unnecessary travel if conditions worsen.
  • Charge devices in advance and sign up for Wireless Emergency Alerts.

The Four P’s of Winter Weather Safety:

  • Protect People: Minimize time outdoors and wear layers. Check on your neighbors.
  • Protect Pipes: Insulate your pipes. Open sink cabinets and disconnect sprinklers.
  • Protect Pets: Keep them indoors and ensure their food and water doesn’t freeze.
  • Protect Plants: Cover your plants the night before.

Courtesy of Councilmember Gay Donnell Willis

City Services Updates

Additional links and information on citywide winter weather preparations and closures, including Emergency Management & Crisis Response (EMCR), sanitation services, transportation services, Dallas Water Utilities, Atmos, and Oncor, are available online.

Multi-Tenant Residences

Area residents of apartment and multi-tenant properties can report concerns, such as lack of heat and water leaks, by calling 3-1-1 or submitting a request via the city’s Multi-Tenant Inspection Program webpage.

Emergency Shelter

Austin Street Center is preparing to provide shelter for our unsheltered neighbors. Temporary Inclement Weather Shelter operations are planned to open at Fair Park Grand Place at 4 p.m. Friday and remain open while freezing temperature triggers are met.

DallasAlert Emergency Notification Sign-Up

Click here to sign up for DallasAlert. The DallasAlert program is an emergency notification system which provides public safety related notifications to residents and businesses during emergencies via text message, voice call, and email notifications.