This steam quickly cools down and turns into tiny water droplets, creating a foggy look just above the water. Because the air near the water is very unstable, the fog or steam rises quickly. The localized instability and wind shear from increasing wind speeds with height likely caused the steam devil to grow tall.

Even though temperatures will remain below freezing throughout the day, little to no accumulation from the snow is expected, according to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. Those who will be on the road can check a map of driving conditions at the Texas Department of Transportation website drivetexas.