Happening NOW:
A batch of sleet continues to move east along 290, 45 North and I-10 West. Reports of sleet in College Station, Conroe and Somerville. There is also snow falling west of Crockett. As of 12 AM on Sunday, Houston remains above freezing, so precipitation is a rainy mist.
You can track radar here:
Winter Weather Alerts: Our winter storms warnings, ice storm warning. and extreme cold warning start today ahead of the chance of freezing rain.
These winter weather alerts are in place from through 6 p.m. Sunday.
For the Winter Storm Warning (shown in pink) we are expecting heavy mixed precipitation with freezing rain and cold rain. Total ice accumulations between a tenth of an inch and a quarter of an inch are possible.
This can cause power outages and will likely impact trees. Travel can be nearly impossible, especially on bridges and overpasses. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your car in case of an emergency.
To check road conditions you can call 511.
For the Ice Storm Warning (shown in purple) we are expecting significant icing. Total ice accumulations will be between two tenths of an inch and half an inch.
This will bring the chance for power outages and tree damage. Travel can be impossible and is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your car in case of an emergency. To check road conditions you can call 511.
Extreme cold warning
An extreme cold warning is in place from through noon Monday. Wind chills will feel as low as five below zero inland and as low as 10 degrees by the coast.
Sunday’s Forecast:
Early Sunday morning we’ll have the potential for icy roads, with below-freezing temperatures and lingering freezing rain.
Overnight through Sunday morning freezing rain and sleet move east.
Most of the freezing rain and sleet should end by 9 AM, but highs will be right near freezing. It’s going to be bitterly cold all day, and unfortunately that means little to no melting.
Now if we are able to see more sunshine and warm above freezing it’s possible our roads all de-ice at this point. Regardless, Sunday night looks to be the coldest of this stretch.
LIST: SCHOOL CLOSINGS
Monday’s Forecast:
Monday morning we’ll wake up with temperatures in the teens and 20s, Gusty north winds of 10 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph, will add to the chill, and wind chills may dip into the negatives in some outlying areas.
If ice doesn’t melt Sunday afternoon, we could still have icy spots Monday morning. By Monday afternoon, highs near 40 should allow things to thaw and road conditions to improve.
Tuesday’s Forecast:
Keep your pipes and plants protected Monday night, we’re expecting our final hard freeze Tuesday morning. After Tuesday afternoon, we’re done with freezing temperatures for the rest of the week.
Road Temperatures:
Watch for elevated surfaces, bridges and overpasses because they lose heat quickly to the cold sky and don’t hold warmth like the air does. Bridges have nothing underneath to retain heat
32° or below: High risk—black ice likely; freezing rain will stick.
40–33°: Elevated risk—slick spots possible; bridges and overpasses freeze first.
Road Temps Future Track (note: these differ from air temps):
Your Extended Forecast:
We will see the potential for another freeze next weekend, but right now it remains dry.
This forecast will become much more specific as we get closer to the weekend and models come into better alignment.