Winter Storm Threatens Travel Ahead of Texas-Ohio State Cotton Bowl

Despite hazardous weather forecasts, the College Football Playoff semifinal will proceed as planned at Arlington's AT&T Stadium.

A winter storm is forecast to bring 4-6 inches of snow to North Texas, significantly surpassing Arlington's annual average snowfall of 1.5 inches.
The Cotton Bowl, featuring Texas and Ohio State, is scheduled for Friday evening at AT&T Stadium, which has a retractable roof to ensure game conditions remain unaffected.
Officials are brining highways and coordinating with local authorities to address potential travel hazards for fans and teams arriving in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Thursday is expected to see the worst weather, with freezing rain and snow creating dangerous road conditions, while Friday's forecast predicts clearer skies and temperatures in the 30s-40s.
This College Football Playoff semifinal will determine one of the two teams advancing to the national championship, with over 70,000 fans anticipated to attend the game.