Fans from all over the nation will be traveling—or attempting to travel—to North Texas to see the Cotton Bowl, which will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. For those who are interested in traveling to Arlington, here is a peek at what we anticipate from the forecast on Thursday and what the weather will be like on Friday.
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The Cotton Bowl will be held on Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
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A winter storm in North Texas is expected to impact travel on Thursday into Friday morning.
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Cotton Bowl organizers say they have plans for inclement weather.
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The Cotton Bowl will be held on Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
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A winter storm in North Texas is expected to impact travel on Thursday into Friday morning.
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Cotton Bowl organizers say they have plans for inclement weather.
Texas’ ArlingtonIt is anticipated that fans from all across the nation will travel to North Texas for Friday’s Cotton Bowl.
The Cotton Bowl matchup between Ohio State and Missouri drew over 70,000 spectators last year, but this year’s crowd might find it challenging to get to AT&T Stadium.
Those attempting to attend Friday’s game may find it challenging since a winter storm is predicted to bring snow to North Texas on Thursday.
Arlington, Texas Weather
For the most recent information on the winter storm that is approaching DFW, contact Dan Henry.
We know:
If at all possible, try to depart on Wednesday if you plan to attend the game.
We anticipate a wintry mix and snow moving into North Texas on Thursday.
We anticipate a wintry mix to fall on Thursday morning, causing slick areas to form on the roads, and then snowfall on Thursday evening.
Despite the snowy prediction, Cotton Bowl Athletic Association Chair Kelvin Walker said the game is now expected to proceed according to schedule. He provides an overview of pre-game fan festivities, which include Shaq’s DJ performance.
It is anticipated that snow will continue to fall through Friday morning.
For those attempting to navigate the roadways between Austin and Arlington, it will be dangerous.
We do anticipate some snow melting before start at 6:30 p.m. on Friday since temperatures are predicted to rise above freezing.
What is unknown to us:
Although we anticipate severe weather on Thursday and the early hours of Friday, we are unsure of the extent of the disruption to travel.
Cotton Bowl Forecast
Regarding the Cotton Bowl itself, the snow should be finished by kickoff on Friday night.
It will be dry and 36 degrees before the game.
On Friday evening, the temperature will drop back below freezing.
Preps ahead of Cotton Bowl
The anticipated winter storm in North Texas this week will be braved by tens of thousands of football fans.
The anticipated winter storm in North Texas this week will be braved by tens of thousands of football fans.
Arlington streets are getting an extra layer of protection in anticipation of the winter storm that is expected to hit this week.
Before Friday’s game, the city’s public works department claims to have already applied a brine solution to the bridges and roads close to the stadium.
“Our objective is to take all reasonable precautions to ensure that everyone enters and exits the Cotton Bowl Friday safely,” stated DJ Ryals, the city’s field operations supervisor.
The city’s fire department is accustomed to responding to service requests during severe weather conditions and major events, such as the World Series and Super Bowl.
“We keep a careful eye on weather reports and communicate with local authorities and AT&T Stadium.” We always have contingency preparations for bad weather. We will notify everyone who is attending and involved in this year’s Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic if circumstances call for it,” a Cotton Bowl representative stated in a statement.
First responder cars in Arlington have tire snow chains and increased safety awareness this week.
“During this event, we ll have the emergency operation center open which will be monitoring conditions all over the city, specifically in the Entertainment District all around the stadium,” said Arlington Fire Lieutenant Adam Evans.
Clay Jenkins, a Dallas County Judge, assured motorists on FOX Weather Tuesday that the route from Dallas to Arlington will be pretreated.
Before Friday’s game, the city’s public works department claims to have already applied a brine solution to the bridges and roads close to the stadium.
“All of the roads leading to the stadium, such as Austin 35E, are being severely blasted. “We apply brine before the ice forms,” he stated.
Tuesday afternoon, trucks started pouring brine in the express lane on Interstate 30.
Fort Worth firefighters are preparing their gear for the frigid temperatures after the drive west. They have flares to thaw frozen fire hydrants, caution tape to mark abandoned cars, and chains on fire engine tires.
As circumstances worsen on Thursday, Fort Worth firefighters anticipate a marked increase in traffic accidents.
According to organizers, Friday’s game would proceed according to schedule as of Tuesday evening.
Where’s the Cotton Bowl held?
The Dallas Cowboys play in in&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the site of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.
Is the Cotton Bowl stadium covered?
The roof of AT&T Stadium is retractable.
It is anticipated to be closed for the game on Friday.
When did the Cotton Bowl move to AT&T Stadium?
Bowl administrators attempted to get the Cotton Bowl Classic, which was held at the Texas State Fair Grounds, to join the BCS in 2011 by moving it to AT&T Stadium in 2010.
Why Isn’t the Cotton Bowl Played at the Cotton Bowl?
One of the benefits of the new AT&T Stadium was its retractable roof, which helped shield the players and spectators from the January cold.
The FOX 4 Weather team is the source of the information in this story.
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