Weather in Dallas this week could impact Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium
ARLINGTON, Texas - This week’s winter storm could impact thousands of football fans as they make their way to the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.
Why You Should Care: While AT&T Stadium in Arlington has a roof, the weather could impact the roads before Friday night’s College Football Semifinal game between the University of Texas and Ohio State.
A day before kickoff, a wintry mix and snow are expected to move into North Texas.
City and bowl game officials said they are putting measures in place to ensure safety and access to the stadium.
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"We are routinely monitoring weather reports and we are in close contact with AT&T Stadium and local officials. We always have plans for inclement weather. Should conditions warrant it, we will communicate to everyone attending and connected with this year’s Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic," a Cotton Bowl spokesperson said in a statement.
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Arlington’s public works department is expected to treat the bridges and roads near the stadium with a brine solution later this week.
Arlington police are also monitoring the weather to see if they need to outfit police units with chains and other cold-weather gear.
The Backstory: The last time snow impacted a major sporting event was Super Bowl 45 in Arlington back in 2011.
Six workers were injured when sheets of ice and snow fell from the roof of AT&T Stadium. The weather also impacted the installation of temporary seats for the game.