Snow and Ice Continue Across Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, and Louisiana as Another Winter Front Targets the Region Sunday
UNITED STATES — Winter weather is not finished yet for large portions of the Southern Plains, the Southeast, and parts of the Eastern Seaboard, as meteorologists say snow and ice will continue overnight into Saturday, followed by another round of accumulation on Sunday as a new front pushes through the region.
While the main surface low responsible for the heaviest snow and ice is sliding south of the area, lingering atmospheric lift tied to the Arctic trough is keeping wintry precipitation going longer than many expected.
Snow Continues Overnight Despite Main System Shifting South
Radar imagery and forecast guidance indicate that light to occasionally moderate snow will persist overnight into Saturday across parts of:
- Oklahoma
- North Texas
- Kansas
- Arkansas
- Northern Louisiana
Areas near Oklahoma City remain under steady snowfall, while a mixed precipitation zone continues near Dallas–Fort Worth, where freezing rain and sleet are still possible before precipitation tapers.
Forecasters note that although the strongest forcing is weakening, residual lift in the upper atmosphere is enough to sustain snow through the overnight hours.
Ice and Mixed Precipitation Linger Near the Freezing Line
South of the main snow band, freezing rain and sleet remain a concern, especially in parts of:
- North and Central Texas
- Southern Oklahoma
- Northern Louisiana
This transition zone remains dangerous because even light additional ice can worsen travel conditions and increase the risk of power outages, particularly where ice has already accumulated on trees and power lines.
Accumulation Forecasts Remain Unchanged for Now
Meteorologists say they are holding accumulation probabilities steady from previous updates, despite some fluctuations in short-term model guidance.
While isolated areas could see slightly higher totals if instability briefly increases, there is no widespread signal yet for a major shift in snowfall or ice projections overnight.
Another Front Brings a Fresh Round of Winter Weather Sunday
Attention now turns to Sunday, when another cold front is expected to sweep through the region, bringing another round of snow or mixed precipitation to parts of the Southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley.
This secondary system may:
- Reinforce existing snow cover
- Add new ice accumulation in already impacted areas
- Extend hazardous travel conditions into the end of the weekend
Forecasters stress that winter fatigue can be dangerous, especially when multiple systems affect the same region in a short period.
What This Means for Residents
With snow continuing overnight, ice lingering near the freezing line, and another system on the way, residents across the impacted states should remain cautious, limit unnecessary travel, and prepare for rapidly changing road conditions. Updates will continue as the next front approaches and snowfall coverage becomes clearer.
Stay with SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com for ongoing winter weather updates, overnight radar analysis, and regional impact reports as this extended winter pattern continues.
