Freezing Rain and Sleet Bring Ice on Roads North of Houston
A winter storm warning remains in effect for several counties north of Houston, as freezing rain and sleet create hazardous road conditions. The Houston area has seen mostly cold rain, but farther northwest, icy roads have been reported.
Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution when traveling, especially on bridges and overpasses. While temperatures may rise slightly above freezing this afternoon, any leftover moisture on the roads could refreeze overnight, leading to a hard freeze by evening.
Temperatures will plummet to the low 20s tomorrow morning, with wind chills dipping into the single digits. This is considered a particularly dangerous cold snap, and it's crucial to take precautions to protect interior pipes from freezing. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for all of Southeast Texas during this timeframe.
The current weather system is expected to clear by Monday afternoon, but another round of arctic air will bring temperatures back down on Friday, with potential snow showers in the region.
A winter storm warning remains in effect for several counties north of Houston, as freezing rain and sleet create hazardous road conditions. The Houston area has seen mostly cold rain, but farther northwest, icy roads have been reported.
Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution when traveling, especially on bridges and overpasses. While temperatures may rise slightly above freezing this afternoon, any leftover moisture on the roads could refreeze overnight, leading to a hard freeze by evening.
Temperatures will plummet to the low 20s tomorrow morning, with wind chills dipping into the single digits. This is considered a particularly dangerous cold snap, and it's crucial to take precautions to protect interior pipes from freezing. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for all of Southeast Texas during this timeframe.
The current weather system is expected to clear by Monday afternoon, but another round of arctic air will bring temperatures back down on Friday, with potential snow showers in the region.
ugh i hate when this happens... freezing rain and sleet are literally the WORST 
been stuck at home all day and can't even leave my house without worrying about slipping and sliding everywhere 
just got a call from a friend who lives in one of those areas north of houston and she's freaking out because her pipes might freeze... anyone have any tips on how to prevent that? also, why does this always happen when we're finally getting used to these weird winter storms? 
did you guys prep your homes for the cold already? 
. It's crazy that it's already getting so cold, like, what even is a low of 20s? 
Can't we just have some warm sunshine for once? 
Anyway, gotta take this seriously and stay safe on the roads 
! I feel so bad for those who have to brave the roads today 
. Like, I get it, winter storms happen and all, but can't we just have a warm sunny day for once 
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at least temps might rise a bit above freezing this afternoon, but I'm sure that's just a tease. we're lookin at low 20s tomorrow morning and wind chills in the single digits... yikes 
. I mean, who doesn't love driving around at 6am like a zombie, with a frozen windshield and ice-covered roads? Not me, that's for sure. And yeah, because one cold snap wasn't enough, now we get an Extreme Cold Warning... just what the doctor ordered to make our lives more interesting 
. On the bright side, I guess it's a good excuse to break out the hot chocolate and cozy up with some blankets - sounds like a pretty solid plan to me 
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People are saying they don't wanna stay home today 'cause they got stuff to do... but roads are too icy 
. I mean, we're supposed to be worried about freezing rain and sleet, but what's going on with our water pipes? They can't even handle a little cold weather? It's like they want us to freeze, you know? And those wind chills? Low 20s? Single digits? That's just crazy talk. And now they're saying arctic air is coming back? Just waiting for the other shoe to drop, I'm sure 
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. I hope everyone is staying safe and warm 
! Those temps dropping down to the low 20s? Brrr, my heart goes out to anyone who has to deal with that 
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. The road conditions are getting really sketchy, especially with all that freezing rain and sleet. I mean, we've seen some nasty weather before, but this one sounds like it could be a real ice-breaker 
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. and what's up with these crazy cold snaps? one day its freezing rain sleet the next day its a hard freeze 
. And what's with the slow warning times? A winter storm warning for hours in advance just gives me time to forget it's coming 
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. I'm tryin' to prepare my pipes and stuff, but man, arctic air is just the worst... hope everything gets back to normal soon 
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