Winter Storm Warning

Brace for a dangerously icy couple of days with a winter storm warning in effect for Austin metro area. Here's how to prepare.

According to the city, the shelters are used when overnight temperatures are expected to be 32 degrees or colder, 35 degrees with rainy or wet conditions, or 35 degrees with a wind chill of 32 degrees or colder. "If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency," the weather service said in a bulletin Monday. The shelters are mainly used by people experiencing homelessness, but they are available to anyone in need. 26," the city said in a statement earlier this month. The weather service outlook calls for daytime high temperatures rising no higher than 35 degrees Tuesday and 38 degrees Wednesday. By the afternoon, most school districts had announced that they would be closed Tuesday "out of an abundance of caution" about the threat of worsening weather. During an extended Christmas freeze last month, the shelters were used more than 1,500 times between Dec. We should expect plenty of showers during this week's cold snap, according to the National Weather Service forecast. Adding to Austin's wintry misery will be biting north winds of 10 to 15 mph that could include gusts as strong as 20 mph. Drivers during Tuesday's morning commute need to be extra mindful of any icy patches left by Monday night's freezing temperatures. Widespread rainfall amounts of as much as a quarter-inch are possible, with higher amounts from stronger isolated storms. That includes the communities of Austin, Round Rock, San Marcos, Lockhart, Bastrop, Burnet, Llano, Johnson City and Fredericksburg.

Prince George - A long period of heavy snow will continue in the Prince George and surrounding areas. Location...

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If you must travel in icy conditions, please consider the following safety tips: Slow down. Speed limits are based on normal road and weather conditions, not ...

At this time, temperatures are expected to dip below freezing in Round Rock in the coming days. [ drivetexas.org](http://www.drivetexas.org/) or by phone at 800-452-9292. Crews from City of Round Rock will apply de-icing material to major intersections throughout the City as necessary to maintain public safety services, but roads are expected to become dangerous for the general public due to precipitation starting Monday evening. Steer into the direction of the skid until you have regained traction. Then straighten your vehicle. Non-essential travel is discouraged.

The National Weather Service (NWS) released a Winter Storm Warning for much of the state of Texas that will be in effect until Wednesday, February 1.

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A WINTER STORM WARNING is in effect for North Texas, including the Dallas-Fort Worth area through 6 a.m. Thursday. Areas of freezing rain and sleet gave way ...

Wind: S 5-10 mph. N 10-15 mph. Wind: N 5-10 mph. Wind: SE 5-10 mph. Temperatures were below freezing in the mid to upper 20s, and travel will be slippery and hazardous. Wind: N 10-15 mph.

The National Weather Service has extended the Winter Storm Warning to include all counties in Central Texas through Thursday, as the ice threat increases.

The San Angelo National Weather Service early on Tuesday morning extended the length of the Winter Storm Warning for Brown County and West Central Texas ...

A few power outages and damage to trees will also be possible due to the ice accumulations. The precipitation will be mainly in the form of freezing rain. “This will be a prolonged event with temperatures below freezing and several rounds of freezing precipitation,” according to the weather service.

According to the FOX 4 Weather team, temperatures are likely to stay below freezing for a little longer than first expected.

It is free wherever you get your apps. The areas north and west of the metro area could see .3" to .6" of ice, which sparked the Ice Storm Warning from the National Weather Service. [FOX 4 WAPP](https://www.fox4news.com/apps) for updates on severe weather whenever it comes to North Texas. The Fort Worth area is likely to see .25" to .5" of ice by Thursday morning. By Wednesday afternoon the areas north and west of Dallas should brace for freezing rain, while the areas east and southeast of Dallas could be back to seeing liquid rain. The National Weather Service also issued an Ice Storm Warning for the areas near I-35W and westward from Wednesday morning to Thursday morning.

A winter storm warning is in effect for parts of northern and central B.C., with between 30 to 40 centimetres of snowfall in the forecast.

James, as well as Yellowhead and Yellowhead Highway, from Tête Jaune Cache to the Alberta boundary. A winter storm warning is in effect for parts of northern and central B.C. Winter storm warning in effect for Prince George, parts of north and central B.C.

Environment Canada said the region could see between 30 and 40 cm of snow, with near-zero visibility on the roads.

Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow,” it added. Light snow from the system will become heavier tonight and will persist through Wednesday,” Environment Canada said. James and the Northern Cariboo Mountains including Wells and Barkerville.

Ice has accumulated on roadways, making driving dangerous. The Texas Department of Transportation is treating roads but asking people to not travel at this ...

Austin facilities are open but may have a [delayed start.](https://twitter.com/austintexasgov/status/1620254566242750465?s=20&t=lu_ctng42w1aTYwiB6mI1A) This is a significant event and we urge to take the necessary precautions.— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) Capital Metro will then take you to a shelter. Most universities in the area, including UT Austin, Texas State, Southwestern and Austin Community College are also closed. [Austin public libraries](https://library.austintexas.gov/locations) and [park facilities](https://www.austintexas.gov/department/parks-and-recreation/locations). Cold weather shelters will be available Tuesday night for anyone who needs a warm place to stay.

AUSTIN, Texas — All of Central Texas area is under a Winter Storm Warning until 6 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2. This warning comes with overnight lows in the ...

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Another First Alert Weather Day has been issued for North Texas Thursday as icy conditions will continue to be a big concern.

So, icy conditions will continue to be a big problem for us. Overnight temperatures will be in the 20s. Wintry weather will continue in waves overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. Wednesday will also feature more waves of freezing rain, sleet and rain in North Texas throughout the day. Bridges and overpasses will freeze first. For today, stay off the roads if you can.