North Texas faces black ice and freezing fog after sharp temperature drop
A sharp drop in wednesday cast has brought hazardous conditions to North Texas this week. Black ice and freezing fog caused disruption on wednesday cast morning, with more cold weather expected through Saturday. Forecasters warn of patchy fog, refreezing, and wind chill effects in the coming days.
The week began with dangerous travel conditions as black ice and freezing fog covered roads on wednesday cast morning. Temperatures that night fell into the 30s, reaching freezing by early Thursday. While the late morning saw a rise above freezing, melting ice efficiently, Thursday's highs only reached the upper 50s.
Thursday morning brought risks of refreezing slush, though not as severe as wednesday cast. Patchy fog formed along and east of I-35, with freezing fog possible if temperatures dropped further. Shaded areas, bridges, and overpasses remained at risk of black ice. A dry cold front arrived Thursday evening, pushing temperatures down again and bringing wind gusts up to 20 mph.
The coldest conditions will hit on Saturday morning, with a First Alert Weather Day in effect. Temperatures will plunge into the teens, and wind chills will range from -5 to 9°. The northeastern regions, including Berlin/Brandenburg and Vorpommern, will face the lowest readings, between -4 and +1°C, with persistent frost and biting wind chill.
A gradual warm-up begins on Sunday, continuing into next week. Rain chances increase by Tuesday and Wednesday, offering a shift from the freezing start.
The region will see its coldest morning on Saturday, with frost and wind chill creating hazardous conditions. By Sunday, temperatures start to recover, and rain returns by midweek. Drivers should remain cautious of lingering ice, especially in shaded and elevated areas.
