A significant winter storm is approaching northern Texas, with predictions indicating that Dallas could experience up to 6 inches of snow just ahead of a major college football game. While remnants of a previous storm are still affecting the region, attention is now focused on the upcoming weather system that is expected to affect an expansive area from Texas to the East Coast later this week, as noted by USA Today.

This new storm is projected to start spreading snow and ice across Texas on Wednesday night, making its way toward the southern United States. According to National Weather Service meteorologist Zack Taylor, the storm’s path could significantly impact travel across northern Texas, potentially shutting down roads by Thursday night due to hazardous conditions caused by a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

"Many areas from northern Texas, including the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, will have at least some chance of wintry weather," the National Weather Service stated, highlighting that conditions are expected to deteriorate through Thursday morning. This storm could produce significant snowfall, surpassing the historical average annual snowfall in Dallas, which is just 1.6 inches, as confirmed by meteorologist Emma Belsher from AccuWeather.

If Dallas receives around 6 inches of snow, it would rank among the top five snowfalls recorded, drawing attention from meteorologists who regard it as a potential major event. "Should 6 inches of snow fall in Dallas, it could be the largest snowstorm since February 2010," stated Dan DePodwin, AccuWeather's senior director of operations.

Compounding the situation, the Cotton Bowl college football semifinal is scheduled in Dallas on Friday night, raising concerns about travel conditions leading up to the game. Although the game will take place indoors, the weather's impact on fan movement in and around the stadium is a pressing concern. Meteorologist Ryan Maue warned of mixed precipitation and hazardous travel likely affecting the region just before the kickoff between the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes.

As snow lovers await this significant weather event, forecasts indicate the potential for heavy snowfall in the coming days, leaving many in the Southeastern and Eastern United States hopeful for a winter wonderland.

For more details, visit the original report by USA Today.