January 21, 2026 - Now is the time to prepare for potential winter weather this upcoming weekend. Make sure you make plans to care for your family, friends and pets, as well as make preparations for your home and car.
Family, Friends, Pets:
- Keep enough non-perishable food, water, and medications for at least 3 days.
- Bring pets indoors or provide adequate warmth and fresh water.
- Ensure you have warm clothing and blankets.
- Make sure you have an updated first aid kit.
- Charge your phone in advance and check for Wireless Emergency Alerts.
Your Home:
- Install and/or test heaters, fireplaces, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors.
- Cover outdoor pipes and be prepared to drip indoor faucets.
- Keep warm by closing and sealing doors and windows.
- Ensure safe use of portable heaters and generators.
- Gather flashlights, batteries, candles, and extra blankets.
Your Car:
- Ensure you have a full tank of gas.
- Stock your vehicle with emergency supplies - first aid kit; cell phone charger; jumper cables; blankets, hats, gloves, and boots; water and snacks; ice scraper/brush.
Much of our area will see an extended period of time of sub-freezing temperatures. Right now we are looking at around 60-70 hours of below freezing temperatures across the region. Make sure to finish home preparations before Friday.
High temperatures in the upper 50s to lower 60s expected today with widespread showers areawide.
Chances are increasing for winter storm impacts across all areas through this weekend.:
- Snow: Medium chance of 0.1"+ north of I-30
- Freezing Rain and/or Sleet: High chance of 0.5"+ for sleet; 0.25"+ for freezing rain
Due to these trends, a Winter Storm Watch is in effect.
Chances of at least minor impacts are increasing with an expected winter storm by the end of the week into this weekend. Given uncertainty of precip types and amounts, the chance of more significant impacts could go higher.
