Due to inclement weather, all Dallas College locations closed at 4 p.m. Wednesday and will remain closed through Thursday, Feb. 24. Regular operations are scheduled to resume on Friday, Feb. 25.
The National Weather Service has been anticipating winter weather since Feb. 18, but was uncertain what would be the exact impact and timing. By Feb. 23, the weather service placed a winter weather advisory for most of the region. On the evening of Feb. 22 , most of the Metroplex was placed under a winter weather warning.
The winter weather warning is in effect until 6 p.m. Feb 24.
Ice accumulation is anticipated to reach a quarter inch, while sleet accumulation is predicted to be up to a tenth of an inch. These accumulations can be dangerous for those traveling. Residents are asked to keep weather appropriate necessities in their vehicle such as a flashlight, food and water in case of an emergency.
Updates to this story will be posted as they become necessary.