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Texas Braces for Winter's Fury: Snow, Sleet, and Ice Ahead
23 Jan
Summary
- Texas faces varied winter precipitation including snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
- Ice is the primary travel hazard across most of the state.
- Even South Texas may experience freezing temperatures and brief wintry mix.
An Arctic front is set to sweep across Texas, bringing diverse winter weather conditions including snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
Forecasters indicate that the specific precipitation type will depend on the speed of cold air's arrival and moisture availability. Snow is expected in West Texas, with El Paso potentially seeing accumulation. North Texas and the Panhandle may experience a snow and sleet mix, with concerns about ice forming before snowfall, creating hazardous road conditions.
Central Texas and the Hill Country are more likely to face freezing rain and sleet, with ice posing the main threat to travel, beginning Saturday afternoon. Houston and Southeast Texas can expect freezing rain as cold rain transitions, making Sunday travel dangerous.
Even South Texas might experience temperatures near freezing, with a possibility of brief sleet or freezing rain. Widespread travel disruptions and power outages are possible due to the widespread icy conditions across Texas.
