Warm soil buys North Texas time as Arctic air threatens Friday night ice

Soil temperatures across north Texas are in the 40–60°F range, which delays ice formation but won’t stop it. If Arctic air arrives as forecast, air temps fall below freezing around 10–11 p.m. Friday and roads could start to freeze by midnight, with slick spots forming in central/northern counties first and spreading into early Saturday (1–4 a.m.). Southern counties may see freezing later; stay tuned for updates and drive cautiously.