Arctic Air Mass Bringing Much Colder Air To Central Texas This Week, Into Next Week

Much cooler conditions are expected across the region on Friday into the upcoming weekend as an arctic airmass moves south into Texas.

This will bring an extended period of cold weather to Central Texas and the coldest temperatures we’ve seen in a while. This major weather event is forecasted to last into mid-week.

We may see high temperatures in the upper 30s on Saturday. On Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, and Tuesday, highs may only manage to make it into the 20s to low 30s.

Wind chills in the single digits and teens will be possible and lows could in the teens to low 20s. There is also a slight chance of wintry precipitation between Saturday and Tuesday. Please monitor local weather forecasts.   

With the anticipated freezing temperatures, it is important to prepare.

Keep your water pipes from freezing. Freezing pipes can bust and be very expensive to replace. It’s a good idea to drip your faucets and wrap all exposed pipes. Below are some additional tips to keep in mind.
Turn off irrigation systems
Keep the heat turned on
Allow faucets to drip
Keep interior doors open
Seal up cracks and holes
Apply heating tape
Add extra insulation

If you have to be outside, please wear the appropriate clothing.

Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing
Wear a hat
Try to stay dry and out of the wind
Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold
Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves.

* NOAA DETAILED FORECAST

Today… A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10 am. Cloudy, with a high near 49. North
…..northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch
…..possible.
Tonight… Showers likely, mainly after 4 am. Cloudy, with a low around 39. North northeast
…..wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New
…..precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday… Showers. High near 51. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
…..Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of
…..an inch possible.
Thursday Night… Showers before 7 pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between
…..7 pm and 1 am. Low around 37. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
…..Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday… Cloudy, with a high near 46. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night… Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with
…..gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday… A slight chance of rain showers after 7 am, mixing with sleet after 1 pm. Cloudy, with
…..a high near 45. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of
…..precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night… A slight chance of rain showers and sleet before 7 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a
…..low around 23. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of
…..precipitation is 20%.

Sunday… A slight chance of rain showers, snow, and sleet after 1 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high
…..near 39. North northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of
…..precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night… A chance of rain showers, snow, and sleet before 1 am, then snow, freezing
…..rain, and sleet likely. Cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Washington’s Birthday… Rain showers, snow, freezing rain, and sleet likely. Mostly cloudy, with
…..a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night… A slight chance of rain showers, snow, and sleet. Partly cloudy, with a low
…..around 16. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday… Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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