Governor Greg Abbott discusses the arrangements for Friday’s Cotton Bowl travel.
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Organizers are planning for the Cotton Bowl to go on as scheduled.
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Organizers said they have been in contact with city officials, transportation officials and the College Football Playoffs for preparations.
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Road crews from other parts of the state are coming to North Texas to aid in snow and ice removal.
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Organizers are planning for the Cotton Bowl to go on as scheduled.
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Organizers said they have been in contact with city officials, transportation officials and the College Football Playoffs for preparations.
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Road crews from other parts of the state are coming to North Texas to aid in snow and ice removal.
The College Football Playoff game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns is still scheduled for Friday night, according to the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic organizers.
The game will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Friday at 6:30 p.m.
What We Know: Organizers of Cotton Bowl are keeping an eye out for changes in the forecast.
According to the organizers, they have been in meetings with the Director of Transportation for North Texas, the College Football Playoff, and city officials, and they are ready if the forecast changes.
Cotton Bowl organizers stated that “plans are in place to assure a safe environment for everyone in and around AT&T Stadium on game day,” and that “North Texas highways are already being bribed.” “The teams arrive tomorrow, as planned, and the 2025 CFP Semifinal at the 89th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic will kick off on Friday evening as scheduled.”
Traveling to the game
Timeline: A graphic illustrating the likelihood of dangerous traffic throughout the region in the upcoming days was released by the Fort Worth National Weather Service.
The NWS predicts that travel will be at its worst starting Thursday evening and continuing into Friday morning, according to the graphic.
In order to facilitate game migration and maintain clear roads, Governor Greg Abbott announced during a news conference on Wednesday that the state’s Department of Transportation will relocate trucks and equipment from the southern regions of the state to North Texas.
To help with the area’s ice and snow removal efforts, TxDot said on social media platform X that teams from Pharr and Corpus Christi were en route to Fort Worth.
A winter storm warning has been issued for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and a winter storm is expected to make landfall there on Thursday.
Sleet and rain are expected to mix throughout the day, depending on the area and level of intensity, according to the forecast.
During the day, FOX 4 meteorologists predict soggy roads instead of icy ones. The wintry mix will turn to snow after dark, with further precipitation expected north and northeast of Dallas.
The DFW region is expected to receive 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the northern and northeastern regions of the Metroplex will receive 3 to 6 inches.
Texas Longhorns expected to have crowd advantage at Cotton Bowl
According to Vivid Seats, supporters seized the chance to witness their team in Texas after Texas defeated Arizona State and Ohio defeated Oregon to go to the Cotton Bowl Classic.
Winter weather driving
What You Can Do: Goodyear created a guide for winter travel that includes snow.
These pointers consist of:
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Driving more slowly
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Being aware of other vehicles and keeping a safe distance
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Turn your lights on
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Avoid sudden movements
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Use your turn signals earlier
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Don’t be overconfident
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Don’t spin your tires
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The Cotton Bowl, Goodyear, and the Fort Worth National Weather Service provided the information for this story.
The Cotton Bowl, Goodyear, and the Fort Worth National Weather Service provided the information for this story.
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