Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Ice accumulations between one quarter of an inch and one half of an inch. Isolated amounts up to three quarters of an inch can't be ruled out. In addition, sleet and snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches with amounts near or above 5 inches near the Red River are also possible.

* WHERE...North Texas

* WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MONTAGUE ... COOKE ... GRAYSON ... FANNIN ... LAMAR ... YOUNG ... JACK ... WISE ... DENTON ... COLLIN ... HUNT ... DELTA ... HOPKINS ... STEPHENS ... PALO PINTO ... PARKER ... TARRANT ... DALLAS ... ROCKWALL ... KAUFMAN ... VAN ZANDT ... RAINS ... EASTLAND ... ERATH ... HOOD ... SOMERVELL ... JOHNSON ... ELLIS ... COMANCHE

Instructions:

Have an emergency kit ready in case of power outages. Check on vulnerable friends and family. Consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Take a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. The latest road conditions can be found at drivetexas.org.