Residents in Arlington and Fort Worth may have their trash pick up delayed by winter weather. The National Weather Service is expecting 1 to 4 inches of snow across North Texas between late Jan. 8 through Jan. 10. Both cities are monitoring the situation closely.

The City of Arlington has a shelter available for those looking to get out of the cold during the upcoming cold blast. The shelters activate when temperatures reach 39 degrees or less for four or more consecutive hours overnight.

meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Fort Worth said Wednesday. That could create hazardous conditions for those planning to drive about three hours (in normal conditions) north from Austin to Arlington. BUY TICKETS FOR TEXAS VS OHIO STATE ...

On Friday, the Texas Longhorns will take on the Ohio State Buckeyes at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Thousands of people are expected to drive north on Interstate 35 on the approximately 200-mile journey from Austin to Arlington on Thursday and Friday.

The National Weather Service placed the Dallas-Fort Worth area under a winter storm warning for Thursday and Friday.

The National Weather Service in Dallas/Fort Worth is predicting between 2 and 5 inches of snow across Northern Texas.

Cotton Bowl Classic between Ohio State and Texas will take place as scheduled Friday despite winter weather forecast for Arlington, Texas. The

AT&T Stadium and Cotton Bowl Classic officials say they are monitoring weather reports leading up to the Jan. 10 game between the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes.

Winter weather later this week could impact fans who hope to travel to Dallas for the College Football Playoff game between Texas and Ohio State.