Summary
Freezing fog may appear in parts of Oklahoma and northern Texas early Saturday morning, creating risky driving conditions with slick roads and low visibility. The National Weather Service issued a Dense Fog Advisory, advising drivers to use caution as freezing temperatures could turn fog droplets into ice.
Key Facts
- Freezing fog could affect northern Texas and parts of Oklahoma on Saturday morning.
- A Dense Fog Advisory is in place, but a specific freezing fog advisory has not yet been issued.
- Freezing fog happens when fog droplets freeze on contact with cold surfaces.
- This can create a thin layer of ice, making roads slick and driving dangerous.
- The National Weather Service warns of reduced visibility, possibly dropping to a quarter of a mile or less.
- Drivers are advised to drive slowly and use low-beam headlights during the advisory.
- The advisory lasts from midnight to 10 a.m. on Saturday morning.
- Meteorologists say freezing fog is unusual for this time of year in the region.
