Black ice, freezing fog linger as North Texas roads slowly improve

Roads on Wednesday morning were dicey as black ice and freezing fog encompassed North Texas. Thankfully, temperatures rose above freezing in the late morning and there was an abundance of sunshine throughout the day. This has led to efficient melting, and roads look more slushy rather than icy.

After the sun sets Wednesday night, temperatures will dip into the 30s and continue to drop to freezing in the early morning. 

The good news is that temperatures will only get to or below freezing for a few hours. Though refreezing of the slush on the roads is possible, conditions aren't likely to be as bad as this morning. Regardless, drive safely because black ice will still be possible in shaded areas and on bridges and overpasses on Thursday morning.

There will also be enough moisture in the atmosphere on Thursday morning for patchy fog to form along and to the east of I-35. If temperatures reach freezing while there is fog present, freezing fog will be a threat, meaning that a glaze of ice may form on your windshield and on other surfaces.

Temperatures will quickly rebound on Thursday, and more melting will take place. The high is expected to be in the upper 50s. A dry cold front will move through Thursday evening, causing a temperature dip and a wind shift. Winds will gust around 20 mph until Friday night.

This front will bring cool temperatures for the weekend. A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Saturday morning

Following a dry front passage on Friday, temperatures plunge into the teens Saturday morning, with wind chills ranging anywhere from -5 to 9°.  Saturday will be the coolest day with a high in the 30s.

The warming trend starts Sunday and continues into next week. The next front will bring an uptick in rain chances on Tuesday and Wednesday. No more winter weather is expected as of now.