A cold Arctic airmass pushed south through North and Central Texas December 30th. While temperatures had dropped into the 20s early New Year's Eve, areas of freezing drizzle developed and created travel problems across the region.

Winter Weather in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 07:00:00 to 31-DEC-17 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media report indicated that black ice was forming on roads across the county.

Winter Weather in WISE, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 07:00:00 to 31-DEC-17 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media report indicated that bridges were icing up across the county.

Winter Weather in JACK, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 07:00:00 to 31-DEC-17 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire and rescue reported a traffic accident due to ice near the Archer County line.

Winter Weather in PARKER, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 08:00:00 to 31-DEC-17 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire and rescue reported a vehicle accident on Interstate 20 in the city of Weatherford, TX. Approximately a tenth of an inch of ice had accumulated.

Winter Weather in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 07:00:00 to 31-DEC-17 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that the Highway 183 bridge over Interstate 35W was closed due to ice. Accidents had been reported on bridges across the county, and approximately a tenth of an inch of ice had accumulated.

Winter Weather in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 08:00:00 to 31-DEC-17 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported that approximately one-eighth of an inch of ice had accumulated on roads in the city of Cisco, TX.

Winter Weather in HOOD, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 10:00:00 to 31-DEC-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hood County Sheriff's Department reported a roll-over vehicle accident due to ice near the 900 block of Highway 377 in the city of Granbury, TX.

Winter Weather in ERATH, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 10:00:00 to 31-DEC-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported that Highway 281 from Stephenville northward to FM 3025 was shut down due to icy roads and vehicle accidents.

Winter Weather in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 11:00:00 to 31-DEC-17 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dallas County Sheriff's Department reported accidents along Interstate 20 - one at Hampton and another at Highway 67 - due to ice.

Winter Weather in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 11:00:00 to 31-DEC-17 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported multiple accidents across the county due to icy roads.

Winter Weather in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 16:00:00 to 31-DEC-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported numerous accidents (including 6 within 30 minutes) and closures of bridges and flyovers due to icy roads. A light glaze eventually formed on service streets as well.

Winter Weather in HILL, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 16:00:00 to 31-DEC-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS employee reported icy bridges and overpasses and witnessed first responders attending to one accident on a flyover in the city of Hillsboro.

Winter Weather in BELL, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 17:00:00 to 31-DEC-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management and Amateur radio reported icy bridges and overpasses across Bell County with multiple vehicle accidents (including 4 within 20 minutes).

Winter Weather in CORYELL, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 18:00:00 to 31-DEC-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported icing on overpasses in Killeen and Copperas Cove, specifically along Highway 190 and Highway 9.

Winter Weather in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-17 19:00:00 to 30-DEC-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Eastland County Sheriff's Department reported that approximately a hundredth of an inch of freezing drizzle was causing icing on a Highway 6 bridge north of the city of Cisco, TX.

Winter Weather in PARKER, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-17 20:00:00 to 30-DEC-17 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that a light glaze was forming on elevated surfaces from freezing drizzle in the city of Weatherford, TX.

Winter Weather in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 05:00:00 to 31-DEC-17 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media report indicated snow falling 1 mile west of the city of Sadler, TX.

Winter Weather in EASTLAND, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 05:30:00 to 31-DEC-17 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Cisco Police Department reported freezing drizzle, with accidents on Interstate 20 near Cisco.

Winter Weather in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 05:30:00 to 31-DEC-17 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media report indicated light snow with minor accumulations across the county.

Winter Weather in COOKE, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 05:30:00 to 31-DEC-17 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media report indicated light snow with minor accumulations across the county.

Winter Weather in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 05:30:00 to 31-DEC-17 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media report indicated light snow with minor accumulations across the county.

Winter Weather in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 05:30:00 to 31-DEC-17 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media report indicated light snow with minor accumulations across the county.

Winter Weather in ERATH, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 06:00:00 to 31-DEC-17 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media report indicated an icy bridge near the Erath/Hood County line.

Winter Weather in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 06:00:00 to 31-DEC-17 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sulphur Springs Police Department reported snow flurries in and around the city of Sulphur Springs.

Winter Weather in PARKER, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 07:00:00 to 31-DEC-17 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media report indicated that black ice was forming on roads across the county.

Winter Weather in WISE, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 08:00:00 to 31-DEC-17 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported icy roads with multiple vehicle accidents across the county.

Winter Weather in HUNT, TEXAS
From 31-DEC-17 11:00:00 to 31-DEC-17 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported multiple accidents between Greenville and Sulphur Springs due to icy roads.