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The Texas Department of Transportation is gearing up for snow, sleet, and icy rain in the Dallas metro area due to an impending winter storm.
ARLINGTON, Texas – Football enthusiasts heading to North Texas for the Cotton Bowl Classic between the University of Texas and Ohio State University on Friday might face more than just southern courtesy.
A major winter storm is predicted to traverse the nation this week, bringing snow, sleet, and icy rain to the southern U.S. The storm’s effects will begin forming over Texas from Tuesday night through Thursday, coinciding with the College Football Playoff semifinal event taking place in the state.
“We are vigilantly observing travel conditions into the city, particularly as we prepare to welcome fans and teams for the Cotton Bowl,” expressed Kevin Oden, the director of emergency management and crisis response in Dallas. “Our primary focus is to guarantee safe travel for the teams and their supporters arriving in Dallas, so they can enjoy their time here without concern for safety.”
DALLAS-FORT WORTH METROPLEX UNDER WINTER STORM ALERT AS TEXAS AND SOUTHEAST FACE SIGNIFICANT SNOW AND ICE THREAT
FILE – The Goodyear emblem displayed during the 88th annual Cotton Bowl game featuring the Missouri Tigers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday, December 29, 2023, held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.
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While event organizers are currently maintaining the kickoff time of 6:30 p.m. on Friday, the impending storm could potentially hinder travel to AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Despite the weather being a challenge, once spectators are inside the climate-controlled venue, it’s a go for No. 8 Seed Ohio State and No. 5 Seed Texas.
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Officials from the Cotton Bowl inform FOX Weather that they are diligently monitoring weather updates and are in close liaison with stadium and local authorities.
“We always strategize for adverse weather conditions,” remarked Scottie Rodgers, vice president of communications for the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. “If circumstances necessitate it, we will inform everyone involved with this year’s Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.”
The FOX Forecast Center indicated that the developing storm will deliver snow and ice to regions further south than last weekend’s storm, affecting Dallas, Little Rock, Memphis, Nashville, and Atlanta before possibly moving toward the Northeast.
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Significant travel disruptions are anticipated along the Interstate 35, 20, and 40 routes. Dallas, which usually sees an average of just 1.6 inches of snow each year, may receive over a year’s typical snowfall, according to the FOX Forecast Center.
The impending storm could emerge as the most substantial snowstorm since Feb. 11-12, 2010, when Dallas recorded a historic single-storm accumulation of 12.5 inches of snow. Heading south on I-35, places like Austin and San Antonio may face icy rain that could result in hazardous driving conditions.
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