As the latest winter weather event barrels toward the Lone Star State, it feels like there’s so much information going around it’s getting hard to keep up with when, where and how the winter storm will affect each area.
San Antonio is one of the few places that may only see sleet or freezing rain, while a literal 45-minute trip north could get some folks seeing white, if even for a moment, according to the National Weather Service. But on that front, the higher you go, and the further you travel east, there’s a chance for some unlikely scenes Texas.
Forecasters and meteorologists across the state are providing updates on what it looks like and letting us all know what to expect. Here’s some of the highlights.
San Antonio area
Of course we start in and around the 210. The NWS said heavy mixed precipitation is possible in the Texas Hill Country, I-35 Corridor and Coastal Plains. With the Winter Storm Watch going into effect, road conditions are looking to be hazardous from Monday evening into Tuesday, that is according to Fox SA Chief Alex Garcia.
Meanwhile, tracking all other possible precipitation, KENS 5 Weather Chief Bill Taylor on Saturday night, January 18 that snow is likely away from the area. “With temperatures falling below 32°, this will support freezing rain and snow during the overnight. Highest snow amounts will remain east closer to Houston.”
NEWS 4 Chief Meteorologist Chris Suchan added on Sunday afternoon the forecast has remained “strongly consistent.” “I still see a dusting to 1″ or so accumulation for most, plus some ice accumulation too. A few spots in our viewing area could see closer to 2″ – 3″ of snow where heavier bands set up.” He also said a mixture of possible ice, snow and gusty winds could have temperatures feeling like they’re in the single digits.
Snow in Texas
In the Austin area, CBS Austin meteorologist Avery Tomasco said “sleet and snow accumulation will lead to hazardous travel, especially on elevated roadways beginning Monday night and lasting through most of the day Tuesday,” similar to that in San Antonio. In preparation, he let viewers know just how he plans to tackle the next few days. “I’ll be taking the day to charge up and get ready for some long hours ahead in the studio. Fresh info coming your way dark and early tomorrow morning, and I’ll be with you on air/online through the entirety of the event beginning late Monday night. This’ll be a fun one!”
We head east toward College Station and they’re all but expecting snow. That is according to KBTX Chief Meteorologist Max Crawford, who’s looking at snow especially toward Conroe. “louds increase, precip starts Monday night, with a pretty quick switchover to snow expected by Monday night/early Tuesday.”…