DALLAS — While the season has changed — at least officially — one more wintry snow blast headed to North Texas Saturday night.
"It's already freezing here in Decatur," said WFAA-TV meteorologist Steve McCauley at 6 p.m. Saturday. "It's 40 degrees colder than what we were this time yesterday. The snow is moving in an easterly direction. It will be covering much of North Texas for this evening but less than 1 inch accumulation here in Dallas/Fort Worth but much higher amounts, as you head to the northeast. "
By 8 p.m., snow had arrived in Dallas County.
"There will be lingering flurries at 7 a.m. Sunday but no additional significant accumulation," McCauley said.
Heavy rain pounded the Dallas-Fort Worth area Saturday morning as temperatures plunged from a high in the 70s on Friday to the upper-30s for the onset of spring.
The precipitation had lightened up by noon, but at 12 p.m. light snow was reported in Bowie and a wintry mix was in the air at Dallas Executive Airport.
A large portion of North Texas remained under a winter weather advisory from 6 p.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday.
The National Weather Service was calling for a 40 percent chance of snow Saturday night, with very light accumulations on grassy and elevated surfaces.
While road surfaces will likely remain too warm for the snow to stick, strong winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph could result in reduced visibility, the weather service said.
Gardeners should also be aware of the possibility of freezing temperatures early Sunday morning, with another chance of frost early Monday.
"North Texas residents should take appropriate action to protect sensitive vegetation," the National Weather Service said.
