Some southern states are bracing for their biggest winter storm in several years as snow falls from the Rockies to the East Coast. On Thursday, the weather starts to deteriorate in northern and western Texas,

Several inches of snow could fall along with a glaze of ice, creating dangerous travel for those driving in for the Cotton Bowl in Arlington.

The National Weather Service said a tenth of an inch of ice could accumulate on raised surfaces, such as bridges, and some areas could get up to a quarter inch. But the main travel impacts are expected to be from sleet and snow.

Fort Worth. A winter storm warning is in effect for North Texas. A pedestrian walks in downtown Fort Worth early Thursday morning, Jan. 9, 2025, as snow begins to fall. A winter storm warning is in effect for North Texas.

Snow and ice and snow are accumulating on bridges and overpasses of major highways, according to TxDOT. Motorists should drive with caution and expect traffic delays.

At least 148 counties in Texas are under either a freezing rain or heavy snow forecast this Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. As of Jan. 9, the NWS’ forecast map places much of North and Central Texas under freezing conditions as Dallas-Fort Worth braces for a possible 2 to 5 inches of snow this week,