When you think of Texas, snow might not be the first thing that comes to mind. In fact, some people, like the Ohio State media team, might be completely clueless about where Arlington is.
A recent post on their social media platform featured an image of a cactus. Now, cacti are not exactly a common sight in the middle of Arlington, and you certainly won’t be seeing any cacti with sunny skies on Friday night either.
The Cotton Bowl released a statement on Monday due to severe weather conditions in the Dallas area that could potentially impact Friday’s highly anticipated Cotton Bowl matchup.
Although not as severe as the 2021 Great Texas Freeze, the polar vortex is bringing arctic air from Canada down across most of the United States. This phenomenon has already caused temperatures to plummet below freezing, and strong northerly winds are intensifying the cold.
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In North Texas, temperatures could drop into the teens later week especially on Friday, and another weather system from the west is expected to bring precipitation. Some parts of the state might even experience snowfall.
“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.” – Goodyear Cotton Bowl Statement
Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns are mentally prepped for the game. On Monday Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian spoke about the Cotton Bowl: