Texas Winter Storm Forecast: Ice, Snow, and Extreme Cold Across the State

Statewide Winter Storm Outlook

• ⚠️ A Weather Alert Day is in effect from Friday afternoon through Monday morning across much of Texas due to an expected wintry mix.
• ❄️ The storm is forecast to bring freezing rain, sleet, and snow, leading to slick roads, potential power outages, and dangerously cold temperatures.
• 🥶 Extreme cold is a significant concern, with wind chills expected to plummet to 5-10 degrees below zero in some areas.

North Texas Forecast

• 🚨 A Winter Storm Watch is active from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning for accumulating freezing rain, sleet, and snow.
• 🧊 Roads, bridges, and overpasses are expected to become slick, and power outages are a possibility.
• 🥶 Wind chills in North Texas could reach 5 to 10 degrees below zero from Saturday evening through Monday morning.

Austin and Central Texas Forecast

• ⚠️ A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the Austin area from Friday night through Sunday morning, with potential for light to moderate icing.
• 🧊 Freezing rain or sleet accumulation is most likely Saturday evening into Saturday night.
• 🥶 Bitterly cold weather is expected, with wind chills potentially reaching single digits outside the city on Sunday morning and below zero by Monday morning.

Houston and Southeast Texas Forecast

• 🚨 A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday evening for the greater Houston area, with light icing possible.
• ⚠️ Power outages are a concern if ice accumulates on tree limbs and power lines.
• 🥶 Extreme cold is expected, with lows Sunday night into Monday morning dropping into the low 20s and mid-to-upper teens, feeling like 5-15 degrees with the wind.

East Texas Forecast

• ⚠️ A Weather Impact Alert is in effect from Friday evening through Monday morning, anticipating an ice storm and bitterly cold arctic air.
• 🧊 Potential for half an inch to three-quarters of an inch of ice accumulation, leading to hazardous driving conditions, tree damage, and widespread power outages.
• 🥶 Record low temperatures could be challenged by Monday morning.

West Texas (Midland/Odessa) Forecast

• ⚠️ A Weather Impact Alert is active from Friday through Sunday, with temperatures expected to remain below freezing for 48-72 hours.
• ❄️ The precipitation will start as rain, transition to freezing rain and sleet, and potentially end as snow by late Saturday night into early Sunday morning.
• 🥶 Wind chills near zero are possible, and ice accumulation could lead to hazardous travel.

Coastal Bend (Corpus Christi) Forecast

• ⚠️ An Extreme Cold Watch has been issued, with freezing temperatures expected as early as Sunday morning, potentially reaching the beach.
• 🧊 The best chance for freezing drizzle is in the northern counties, with caution advised on bridges due to faster cooling.
• 🥶 Wind chills in the teens are expected Monday and Tuesday mornings, with a potential for record low temperatures.