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Austin Faces Weekend Freeze With Freezing Rain Possibility
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Austin Faces Weekend Freeze With Freezing Rain Possibility

Central Texas braces for a weekend cold front bringing freezing temperatures, single-digit wind chills, and a chance of freezing rain or sleet. The NWS has a winter storm watch Friday night through Sunday for the Austin area, with temperatures dropping about 30 degrees and remaining below freezing into Monday. Officials urge precautions (drip faucets, check on neighbors) and have opened cold-weather shelters, with One Texas Center serving as a check-in point and CapMetro offering free rides to shelters; ERCOT expects higher energy demand but no widespread outages anticipated. No school closures have been announced yet.

Texas Weather Shifts: Cold Fronts, Record Highs, and Sunny Skies Ahead
weather1 month ago

Texas Weather Shifts: Cold Fronts, Record Highs, and Sunny Skies Ahead

Central Texas experienced a cooler Saturday with highs in the 50s and gusty winds, and temperatures dropping to the 20s and 30s overnight, with a freeze in the Hill Country. The weather will warm slightly next week with highs in the 50s and 60s, but a series of cold fronts are expected mid-week and next weekend, bringing isolated showers and additional cold air. Stay updated with local weather alerts and forecasts.

Arctic Cold Front Brings Winter Chill and Rain to Central Texas
weather1 month ago

Arctic Cold Front Brings Winter Chill and Rain to Central Texas

A strong polar cold front is arriving in Central Texas between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Saturday, bringing gusty winds of 25-45 mph, sharply dropping temperatures into the low 40s, and wind chills in the 20s and 30s. Despite sunshine, Saturday's highs will only reach the upper 50s, with more pleasant weather returning by Sunday and next week, featuring highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s.

January's Full Wolf Moon and Meteor Shower Light Up the Sky
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January's Full Wolf Moon and Meteor Shower Light Up the Sky

January's Wolf Moon is the first of three supermoons in 2025, coinciding with a brief cold front that will bring a slight temperature drop and increased wildfire risk in Austin. Despite recent cold snaps, the year remains among the warmest on record, with temperatures expected to stay above normal into early next week, and a chance of rain later in the week with another cold front.