North Texas Thaw: Freezing Fog Threat Follows Winter Storm

Following a record-setting cold snap, North Texas faces a new weather challenge: freezing fog. This occurs when melting snow and ice saturate the ground, and light winds allow the dew point to remain high. As temperatures drop to freezing overnight, the water vapor in the air freezes upon contact with surfaces, forming a dangerous glaze. The worst conditions are expected during the Wednesday morning commute, with visibility severely limited. While the fog should dissipate by midday as temperatures rise, drivers and pedestrians should exercise extreme caution.

Cloud cover could limit daytime melting, exacerbating the refreezing process overnight. Another cold front is expected late Thursday, though it is not anticipated to be as severe as the previous Arctic blast. Consider delaying travel during the early morning hours on Wednesday to avoid the worst of the freezing fog. Monitor local weather forecasts for the latest updates.

Freezing fog is fog that occurs when the air temperature is at or below freezing, causing the water droplets in the fog to freeze on contact with surfaces.

Freezing fog is most likely in the early morning hours when temperatures are at their lowest.

Freezing fog can create slick roadways, reduce visibility, and cause icing on surfaces, making travel dangerous.

Do you think freezing fog is a greater hazard than a snow storm? Let us know!

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