As North Texas gears up for the potential wintry mix on Sunday, including near the Cowboys game, crews are making necessary preparations. The region is set to experience a significant drop in temperatures, with the cold moving into the Metroplex in the late afternoon.

According to the forecast, temperatures are expected to be in the 30s by the time the sun sets, creating dangerously cold conditions. Sunday morning will see a frigid start, with temperatures in the upper teens and wind chills in the single digits. In some areas, wind chills may even reach zero or sub-zero levels. The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory for Sunday morning for I-20 North, which is the first of several winter weather alerts expected to be issued over the weekend.

Throughout most of the day on Sunday, the weather is expected to remain dry. However, a disturbance will move into North Texas later in the day, bringing a chance of wintry precipitation in the evening. Some areas, particularly south of I-20, may experience freezing rain and sleet. The City of Arlington, along with the Dallas Cowboys, is prepared to handle any winter weather conditions that may impact fans attending the playoff game on Sunday.

Moving into Monday, the highest chance of a wintry mix, including some light snow in the northern counties, will be from midnight until around 9 a.m. Residents north of 380 can expect the possibility of dry snow, which is unlikely to stick to the roads. Further south, the Metroplex and southern counties may see a mix of sleet and freezing rain. Central Texas is expected to see more freezing rain. Despite the wintry mix, the overall precipitation is anticipated to be fairly light.

On Tuesday, the weather will be dry but still bitterly cold, with low temperatures in the teens and the entire day remaining below freezing. However, a glimmer of relief is expected on Wednesday as temperatures are projected to climb above 32 degrees by the late morning. This will mark the end of spending approximately 84 consecutive hours below freezing, though still far from the record-breaking 295 hours experienced in 1983.

North Texas residents and city officials are urged to stay updated on the changing weather conditions and to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.