Subfreezing temperatures could cause freezing fog, complicating morning travel in northern Texas on Saturday, as roads could become slick.
Parts of Oklahoma and North Texas are under a Dense Fog Advisory for early Saturday, with the National Weather Service (NWS) warning that freezing fog could pose significant risks for travelers. Freezing fog occurs when fog droplets freeze upon contact with cold surfaces, potentially leaving a thin layer of ice on roads, bridges, and elevated surfaces. This phenomenon can quickly reduce visibility and create hazardous driving conditions, particularly for morning commuters.
NWS meteorologist Matthew Day told Newsweek that freezing fog is an “unusual” occurrence for the Norman, Oklahoma, NWS office, which issues forecasts for north Texas as well. Although dense fog is normal for the region this time of year, temperatures aren’t always cold enough to cause the fog to freeze…