The Dallas area is set for a bout of tricky weather conditions as a freezing fog advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth TX early this Wednesday. Residents within Montague, Cooke, Grayson, Fannin, Lamar, and several other counties are to expect reduced visibility through the morning hours, which could impact the morning commute.
According to the NWS advisory, the freezing fog will likely create slick conditions on roads, especially "on untreated bridges and overpasses and other untreated surfaces," potentially creating hazardous driving conditions. The warning stands in effect from 3 AM to 11 AM CST on Wednesday. Drivers are advised to maintain caution during this time, slow down, use low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance between themselves and the other vehicles.
As for the general forecast, Dallas is expecting to see temperatures hover around the low 40s today, with a mostly sunny sky following the dissipating fog, as reported by the National Weather Service. A calm wind will shift south, becoming about 5 mph after midnight. Meanwhile, Thursday promises partly sunny conditions, with gusts as high as 20 mph during a shift from south to north-northwest winds.
The rest of the week looks to follow a calmer pattern, with the highest sunny day reaching near 55 on Monday. However, the National Weather Service cautions locals of a slight chance of showers next Tuesday, potentially being a 20 percent chance. Nighttime temperatures for the upcoming days will vary, dropping as low as 17 on Friday night, reminding us winter still holds a firm grip on North Texas.
