Traveling to the Cotton Bowl to watch Texas vs Ohio State? Here’s what to know about winter conditions

ARLINGTON, Texas – The Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic comes as a cold front makes its way across Texas.

This year’s matchup features the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns, with a coveted spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on the line.

Fans making the trip to Arlington for the semi-final matchup of the CFP should brace themselves for the cold weather.

Temperatures have already plummeted into the 30s and 20s in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with the chill extending across much of the state.

Cotton Bowl officials released a statement regarding the conditions and game preparations on Tuesday night.

Those traveling north of San Antonio will encounter chilly temperatures in the mid to low 30s during the game.

Also, a wintry mix of precipitation is likely around the Dallas-Fort Worth Area on Thursday night into Friday morning.

A few inches of snow is possible on the roads by the morning and midday of Friday.

Despite the cold, excitement continues to build for one of college football’s most anticipated games of the season.

Fans are advised to layer up and prepare for delays that could arise from weather-related issues.

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