Texas Winter Storm Timeline: Snow, Ice, and Freezing Temperatures Expected

Winter Storm Overview

• ❄️ A multi-day, multi-state winter storm is set to impact a large portion of the country, including over 20 states.
• 🗓️ Winter storm alerts are in effect from Friday afternoon through Sunday, affecting areas from Arizona and New Mexico up to the Northeast, and significantly impacting Texas.

Texas Impact Timeline

• 🌧️ On Friday, expect cold rain in South Texas, potentially affecting road trips to Austin or Houston.
• 🧊 By Saturday evening, freezing rain and sleet are anticipated to move into areas of Oklahoma and Arkansas, and spread across Texas from Midland to Austin and north of Houston.
• 🥶 Sunday and Monday will see freezing temperatures continuing across Texas, making roadway conditions unsafe for travel, with wind chills ranging from 5 to 10 degrees below zero.

Expected Conditions

• 🌨️ Some areas in Oklahoma are already under a winter storm warning, with expectations of six or more inches of snow.
• ⚠️ The system is expected to bring a combination of rain, ice, and snow across the affected regions, with long-lasting impacts.