At least 148 counties in Texas are under either a freezing rain or heavy snow forecast this Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. As of Jan. 9, the NWS’ forecast map places much of North and Central Texas under freezing conditions as Dallas-Fort Worth braces for a possible 2 to 5 inches of snow this week,

A winter storm watch for parts of North Texas will go into effect late Wednesday, Jan. 8, and the area is expected to receive up to 6 inches of snow later this week, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.