Please see the very important Situation Report that is attached. We can not stress enough how dangerous of a winter storm this will become by this evening.
Freezing drizzle through the day has left icy roadways through the Hill Country, I-35 corridor and eastward. Conditions will continue to deteriorate further this evening and tonight across all of South-Central Texas!
A major winter storm will move across the region this evening through Monday morning. A mix of freezing rain and sleet is initially expected, with a change over to all snow this evening. The change to snow will occur from west to east through the rest of the
afternoon and evening. Travel will be very difficult to near impossible across many areas! Blowing snow in some areas could reduce visibility and snow may obscure ice underneath. The icy roads could persist into Tuesday.
Travel is highly discouraged!
Scattered power outages could occur, especially across the Hill Country and Central Texas where ice still exists from earlier rounds of winter precipitation.
Bitterly cold air will spill into the region by Monday morning. The coldest temperatures since 1989 are forecast Monday and Tuesday mornings, with low temperatures in the single digits and teens.
Exposed pipes could be damaged if not protected.
Strong winds will make it feel even colder, with wind chill values Monday morning ranging from -15 to 0 degrees!
Without proper protection hypothermia could quickly set in.
Check frequently on those without heat. Protect plants and pipes. Provide warm shelter for pets.
Another disturbance will bring a chance for freezing rain Tuesday night into Wednesday, and a wintry mix Wednesday night. Additional ice accumulations are possible.
Sincerely,
Bob Fogarty
NWS Austin / San Antonio
Weather Forecast Office
2090 Airport Road
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Forecast Desk: 830-606-3617