A shallow arctic airmass moved over north Texas as an upper level storm system moved in from the west.  Periods of rain, freezing rain, and sleet occurred resulting in thousands of traffic accidents and numerous power outages.  Ice accumulations ranged from a tenth to over a half inch.  Indirect monetary damages were over a million dollars with dozens of injuries (indirect).

Ice Storm in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

There were at least 10 accidents near Corsicana due to icy roads, with one indirect injury reported.  Business 45 was closed due to the ice.  A quarter-inch of ice was reported across the county, which knocked down a few limbs.  Power was out for less than an hour to about 1,400 people in Frost.

Ice Storm in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 07:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A portion of Highway 75 was shut down due to a multiple-vehicle accident on the Spring Creek Parkway bridge.  The Plano police department reported twenty-six accidents due to icy conditions.  Almost all of them caused property damage with only one major and one minor injury (indirect) reported.  Anna and Melissa both experienced a few wrecks due to the ice.

Ice Storm in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Dallas police reported at least 200 wrecks due to icy conditions, while the Rowlett police reported 11.  In Farmers Branch, a driver hit a sheet of ice in a parking garage and struck a retaining wall which gave way, plunging the car about 12 feet off the second floor.  The driver sustained only minor injuries.  One man died after he slipped on ice, causing him to fall off a bridge almost 50 feet into the Trinity River after exiting his car following a crash.  About 185 flights were canceled at DFW Airport.  Spotters reported 0.5 inches of ice on trees, fences, and roofs in Richardson.

Ice Storm in COOKE, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 06:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Cooke County Sheriff reported over thirty accidents across the county due to icy conditions.  Most of them occurred on Highways 75 and 82.  No major injuries were attributed to the ice.  The Emergency Manager reported 0.50 inches of ice on surfaces.

Ice Storm in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 04:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Montague County Sheriff reported ice on overpasses, bridges, and roads, making travel treacherous.  About 25 accidents occurred on Highways 81 and 287 near Bowie and in other parts of the county.  Ice accumulations were around 0.10 inches.

Ice Storm in WISE, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 04:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Runaway Bay bridge as well as Highways 287 and 380 were icy, making travel treacherous.  Ice accumulations were around 0.25 inches in Cottondale.

Ice Storm in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 04:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous accidents were reported across the county due to icy roads and bridges.

Ice Storm in JACK, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 04:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous accidents were reported on Highway 281 north of Jacksboro and Highway 148 due to icy roads and bridges.

Ice Storm in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 21:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

There were about 50 accidents across the county due to icy roads and bridges.  Most of them occurred along I-35 with several on the bridges crossing Lake Waco.  Several people were injured with one serious injury (indirect).

Ice Storm in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 04:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous accidents were reported across the county due to icy roads and bridges.  A few barricades were put up for steep hills which were covered in ice.

Ice Storm in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 04:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Anywhere from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch of ice was reported across the county.  Roads north of Highway 380 were covered with 0.25 inches of ice, making travel treacherous.  There were about a dozen wrecks with a couple resulting in injuries.

Ice Storm in FREESTONE, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 04:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several wrecks occurred along I-45 due to icy conditions.  One person involved in a tractor-trailer accident was injured (indirect).  Another wreck involved a truck hauling radioactive material, which slid on ice, hit a guardrail, and caught on fire.  This caused I-45 to be shut down for some time.

Ice Storm in HUNT, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 18:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

About a quarter-inch of freezing rain and sleet fell in Greenville.  A few ice-related accidents were reported.

Ice Storm in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 18:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A heavy coating of ice formed on tree limbs, roadways, and other surfaces around the county.  A couple wrecks occurred due to icy conditions.  A car slid off the road and struck a tree on Highway 11 East near FM 1870.  No serious injuries were reported.

Ice Storm in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

There were about 35 accidents across the county due to icy roads and bridges.  One accident involved 6 vehicles on a bridge on Highway 174.  Several people were transported to local hospitals.

Ice Storm in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

There were almost 600 wrecks in Fort Worth due to icy conditions with 207 of them occurring in one 90 minute period.  Most of the accidents occurred on Highway 287 and Interstate 35.  Several crashes on I-30 forced its closure near the Parker County line.  In Arlington, 50 accidents were reported.  One man was killed (indirect) after his car left Loop 820 and struck a tree.  Power was knocked out to about 400 customers.  An NWS employee reported 0.25 inches of sleet accumulation along with 0.20 inches of ice from freezing rain.  About 185 flights were canceled at DFW Airport.

Ice Storm in ERATH, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 04:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Icy roads and bridges were reported on Interstate 20 near Thurber.

Ice Storm in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 04:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Icy roads and bridges were reported near Eastland.  Ten to fifteen accidents occurred near Ranger on I-20 and side roads.

Ice Storm in DENTON, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 09:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Denton County Sheriff's office reported about 50 accidents due to icy conditions including several on I-35.  Highway 380 at FM 356 was closed due to multiple accidents as was I-35 at the east-west split.  Denton Municipal Airport reported 0.17 inches of freezing rain, while Sanger reported 0.50 inches of ice.

Ice Storm in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 18:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Up to a half-inch of ice formed on tree limbs, roadways, and other surfaces around the county.  Several cars slid off Highway 271 south of Paris, but only one accident was reported in the county.

Ice Storm in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 04:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Ice coated roads, bridges, and other surfaces around the county.  No accidents were reported.

Ice Storm in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 06:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Grayson County Sheriff reported that Highway 75 in Howe was icy and ice was accumulating on trees.  The Denison Police Department reported 10 wrecks due to ice on the roadways.

Ice Storm in PARKER, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 07:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The I-20/I-30 split was icy as well as several other spots in the county.  About 30 accidents were reported due to the ice.  A spotter reported streets were covered with heavy sleet in Weatherford.

Ice Storm in HOOD, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 04:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice in Oak Trail Shores was about 1/2 inch thick due to a mix of freezing rain and sleet.

Winter Weather in BELL, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 22:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported that bridges across Bell County had about 1/10 inch ice accumulation.

Ice Storm in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

There were several accidents near Waxahachie, Ferris, and Palmer along I-35 East and I-45 due to icy roads, including jack-knifed tractor-trailers.  There were also wrecks along Highways 287 and 67.

Ice Storm in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 06:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Highway 69 between Trenton and Whitewright was icy.  Total precipitation measurements for Tuesday were between 0.35 and 0.40 inches.