...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT FOR
ALL OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS...
A strong arctic cold front has pushed through Southeast Texas.
Temperatures will continue to fall across the area with most of
Southeast Texas below freezing already and most areas in the 20s.
Precipitation will continue to fall throughout the day with the
possibility of pockets of heavier precipitation and bands. There
will be a transition of precipitation going from freezing rain to
sleet and possibly snow. Greatest potential for ice, sleet and
snow will be mainly along and north of Interstate 10 and then
shift south of Interstate 10 down along the coast later this
afternoon. The frozen precipitation will impact elevated surfaces
like overpasses and bridges. There will be some accumulations of
sleet and ice on structures and vegetation. Where temperatures are
below freezing longer, impacts to roads and possibly power lines
are expected with icing. Precipitation will end from north to
south beginning this afternoon, so portions of the warning may be
cancelled early. The area will see breezy north winds, gusting to
25 to 35 mph and even higher at the coast. There will also be
hazardous wind chills falling into the teens areawide by this
afternoon. Hard Freeze Warnings and Wind Chill Advisories will
likely be needed tonight through Wednesday morning.
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Intermittent periods of winter weather across Southeast
Texas, including: - Freezing rain accumulation potentially an
eighth of an inch or more but with a tenth or less more likely.
Minor ice accumulations possible on power lines. - Snowfall
accumulation potentially 1 inch north of Brenham to Livingston.
Trace snowfall amounts possible north of Interstate 10 where
freezing rain is most likely hazard. - Hazardous wind chills
falling into the teens areawide by this afternoon.
* WHERE...Mainly north of Interstate 10.
* WHEN...Mainly this morning, decreasing this afternoon through
early this evening from north to south.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Impacts of icing to elevated surfaces
such as bridges and overpasses. Road conditions will worsen
for areas with temperatures below freezing for a longer period
of time. Snow falling on top of any icy surfaces will cause
those surfaces to become even more icy.