Warm/moist air rising above a sub-freezing arctic airmass generated freezing rain and sleet across much of North and Central Texas during the last few days of January through February 2nd. This was a complex event with several rounds of freezing drizzle, sleet, and freezing rain. The largest impacts occurred Feb 1-2 due to freezing rain; discussed in more detail in the February 2023 StormData summary. Significant travel impacts occurred across many locations including the DFW Metroplex. For this entire event, sleet up to 1.5 inches was reported and ice accumulations up to 0.5 were reported.

Winter Storm in DENTON, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured half an inch of sleet on roads approximately 4 miles south of Denton. Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 1.3 inches with the highest totals reported in the southeast part of the county. Some freezing rain was also reported with totals less than 0.10 during this timeframe. Many car crashes were reported due to icy roads.

Winter Storm in JACK, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a quarter of an inch of ice on Highway 281 near Peek Rd, about 12 miles north of Bryson. Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 0.5 during this time frame.

Winter Storm in PARKER, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Social Media

A social media photo indicated half an inch of sleet about 1 mile west of Weatherford. Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 1 inch.

Winter Storm in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported one inch of sleet accumulation in the Bonham area, and that roads were deteriorating rapidly. Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 1.5 inches.

Winter Storm in DENTON, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 30-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated 1.3 inches of sleet near Shady Shores. Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 1.3 inches with the highest totals reported in the southeast part of the county. Some freezing rain was also reported with totals less than 0.10 during this timeframe. Many car crashes were reported due to icy roads.

Winter Storm in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Half an inch of sleet was reported near Haltom City, TX. Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 1.3 inches with the highest totals reported in the northeast part of the county. Some freezing rain was also reported with totals less than 0.10 during this timeframe. Many car crashes were reported due to icy roads.

Winter Storm in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee measured 0.7 inch of sleet about 2 miles west-northwest of Watauga, TX. Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 1.3 inches with the highest totals reported in the northeast part of the county. Some freezing rain was also reported with totals less than 0.10 during this timeframe. Many car crashes were reported due to icy roads.

Winter Storm in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The official observation for DFW Airport indicated 1.3 inches of sleet. Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 1.3 inches with the highest totals reported in the northeast part of the county. Some freezing rain was also reported with totals less than 0.10 during this timeframe. Many car crashes were reported due to icy roads.

Winter Storm in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated 0.5 inch of sleet about 3 miles southwest of Ovilla, TX. Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 0.5 inches.

Winter Storm in PARKER, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated one inch of sleet in Millsap, TX. Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 1 inch.

Winter Storm in WISE, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 1 inch.

Winter Storm in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 1.3 inches with the highest totals reported in the northwest part of the county. Some freezing rain was also reported with totals less than 0.10 during this timeframe. Many car crashes were reported due to icy roads.

Winter Storm in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 1 inch with the highest accumulations in the east.

Winter Storm in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 1 inch.

Winter Storm in DELTA, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 1 inch.

Winter Storm in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 1 inch.

Winter Storm in HUNT, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 1 inch.

Winter Storm in RAINS, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 1 inch.

Winter Storm in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 0.75 during this time frame.

Winter Storm in COOKE, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 0.75 during this time frame.

Winter Storm in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 0.75 during this time frame.

Winter Storm in ERATH, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 0.75 during this time frame.

Winter Storm in HOOD, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 0.5 during this time frame.

Winter Storm in SOMERVELL, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 0.5 during this time frame.

Winter Storm in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 0.5 during this time frame.

Winter Storm in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 0.5 during this time frame.

Winter Storm in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 0.5 during this time frame.

Cold/Wind Chill in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local first responders reported 8 calls for hypothermia patients. Five were in serious condition.

Winter Storm in DENTON, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported one inch of sleet on an untraveled road near the Robson Ranch subdivision of Denton County, about 2 miles northwest of Argyle, TX. Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 1.3 inches with the highest totals reported in the southeast part of the county. On the morning of January 30th, freezing drizzle impacted the county resulting in icy conditions along I-35 that made travel challenging. Many car crashes were reported on the 30th and 31st due to icy roads.

Winter Storm in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 1 inch. Some freezing rain was also reported with totals less than 0.10 during this timeframe. Many car crashes were reported due to icy roads. Local media reported at least a dozen vehicles were involved in a crash in Plano on the afternoon of the 31st., and 2 people were transported to the hospital.

Winter Storm in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated 0.8 inch of sleet near Dalworthington Gardens in Tarrant County. Sleet totals across the county ranged up to 1.3 inches with the highest totals reported in the northeast part of the county. Some freezing rain was also reported with totals less than 0.10 during this timeframe. Many car crashes were reported d. One man was killed in a crash in Arlington, and 25 were transported to local hospitals due to other car accidents. Another 9 people were transported due to falls on ice.

Winter Weather in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 31-JAN-23 16:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A state trooper was seriously injured on I-45 in Navarro County when another car slid into him on an icy part of the highway. Up to about 0.25 of sleet had fallen.