At least eight deaths are being blamed on the crippling ice storm that has wreaked havoc across the southern Plains and mid-South this week.
On Thursday, hundreds of thousands were without power in parts of Texas, Arkansas, and Tennessee. Freezing conditions have caused more flight cancelations and delays, and road conditions remain treacherous for the fourth day in a row.
Pedestrians walk across icy roads as a cold weather front moves through Dallas on Jan. 31, 2023. (Shelby Tauber/Reuters)
Hazardous Road Conditions
On Thursday, road conditions started to improve, but the Texas Department of Transportation warned drivers to remain cautious.
“Conditions are improving out there as temperatures are set to go above freezing all across Texas today. But roads are still wet with possible icy spots out there. So please slow down, increase following distance and check drivetexas.org for latest conditions,” the agency wrote on Twitter….