The polar vortex has arrived in North Texas triggering an extreme cold warning from the National Weather Service. It's in effect through 9 a.m. Thursday.
Intermittent, light snow flurries will continue this morning but little to no accumulation is expected. Wind chills this morning will be as low as 12 degrees below zero.
鈿狅笍Take it slow on North Texas roads this morning where slick spots mainly on bridges are possible.
— NWS Fort Worth (@NWSFortWorth)
Snow flurries will continue across parts of North Texas for a few more hours. Areas downwind of lakes are picking up a light dusting due to lake-effect snow enhancement! 鉂勶笍
Most North Texas school districts are opening as usual Wednesday.
Some districts are adjusting some after-school activities, so be sure to check your school district's plans.
According to the forecast, temperatures will remain below freezing for most of North Texas today, and strong north winds will make it feel a lot colder with wind chills near 10 to 26 degrees through the afternoon.
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