Austin / Travis County and South Central Texas Weather Statement #6
Prepared by UT University/Incident Meteorologist Troy Kimmel
1040pm CT – Friday / 27 February 2015
NWS WATCHES / ADVISORIES / WARNINGS:
NWS / Winter Weather Advisory (Valid Current Time to 10am Sat/28Feb2015)
Counties Included.. Travis (Metro Austin).. Williamson and Hays
Ice accumulations to 1/10th Inch Possible
… Freezing Drizzle/Very Light Freezing Rain Likely to Pick Up A Bit After 3am …
… Temperatures To Remain Near to Below Freezing Through 9am Saturday …
According to reports received from law enforcement, first responders and
weather spotters, we are experiencing icing of elevated structures and bridges
(especially fly overs) in areas from west and north Austin northward through
Williamson County where temperatures are below freezing.
Latest short range computer models suggests that light precipitation will become
more widespread after 3am Saturday morning with additional icing likely to take
place.
If at all possible, please avoid travel tonight and early Saturday until
temperatures rise back above freezing.
Additional updates as necessary… tk