Amarillo, TX – Drivers across the southwestern Texas Panhandle should prepare for freezing fog tonight and into early Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Amarillo.
Forecasters said the fog could develop as early as 8 p.m. Saturday and persist through 9 a.m. Sunday, with the most likely window between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. Visibility may drop below a half mile at times, creating hazardous travel conditions.
According to the NWS, thin layers of ice may form on elevated surfaces as moisture freezes overnight. Residents are advised to use extra caution on bridges and overpasses, which could become slick before sunrise.
The agency urged motorists to leave early, reduce speed, and increase following distance during morning commutes. Freezing fog is most likely in areas south and west of Amarillo, including Vega, Hereford, and Dumas.
No significant precipitation is expected, but even a light glaze of ice can make travel dangerous, forecasters warned.
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