AUSTIN, Texas — Central Texas is experiencing winter weather, with winter storm warnings in effect until 6 PM Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued alerts for several counties as a mix of snow, sleet, and graupel is expected to accumulate across the region.
- Winter storm warnings in effect until Tuesday.
- Accumulation of snow, sleet, and graupel expected.
- Travel not advised due to slick roads.
- Cold weather advisories for temperatures below 20°F.
- Wednesday morning forecasted to be extremely cold.
- Historical freeze data for Camp Mabry provided.
The winter storm affecting Central Texas began Monday evening, bringing a combination of snow, sleet, and graupel. As temperatures dropped to freezing, light precipitation developed and moved from the south into the area. This resulted in varying reports of wintry conditions across different counties.
Key details include:
- Winter Storm Warnings: Effective for Williamson, Travis, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell, Lee, and Fayette Counties until 6 PM Tuesday.
- Accumulation: Up to 1.5 inches possible in southeastern counties like Fayette.
- Winter Weather Advisories: In place for Hill Country counties until 6 PM Tuesday and Milam County until 9 AM Tuesday.
The cold front is expected to lead to dangerously low temperatures overnight into Wednesday morning. Forecasts predict lows around 22 degrees Fahrenheit in Austin and even colder temperatures in surrounding areas. Residents are advised to take precautions against the cold and potential black ice following any melting on roadways during the day on Tuesday.
This winter storm poses significant travel risks due to icy conditions on roads. With temperatures forecasted to rise above freezing after the storm but drop again overnight, residents should remain vigilant about potential hazards from refreezing.
