Dallas County placed under Winter Weather Advisory

Published 6:18 pm Monday, January 15, 2024

Dallas County was placed under a Winter Weather Advisory that went into effect on Monday night.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Birmingham and the Dallas County Emergency Management Agency, the advisory started at 6 p.m. and expired at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Freezing rain was expected, along with some snow and sleet, with total ice accumulations around a few hundredths.  The NWS warns residents to expect slippery road conditions, which could impact the morning or evening commute.

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“Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages,” the NWS said in a statement. 

The wind chill value will be nine degrees Tuesday morning and two degrees Wednesday morning.