NTTA already had trucks out for wintery mix conditions that might occur Wednesday. According to TxDOT, the possibility of snow and ice promoted the pre-treating of main lanes, bridges and overpasses. Crews are using brine to prevent ice from sticking to the surface of the roads.
WINTER WEATHER UPDATE: A Winter Weather Advisory goes into effect late tonight thru noon Thursday W & N of DFW. As of now, majority of DFW will have LITTLE TO NO freezing rain. Greatest potential for ice accumulation will be west of a Sherman to Stephenville line. #dfwwx pic.twitter.com/QOV1AgLOC5
— Brian James (@BrianJamesNBC5) January 1, 2019
North Texas is bracing for the possibility of winter weather issues this week. TxDOT and the NTTA have already started treating roadways ahead of what could be a messy commute Wednesday morning.
Posted by NBC DFW on Tuesday, January 1, 2019