Although there remains a great deal of uncertainty about the amounts of ice and snow that may fall across west central Texas Monday night and Tuesday, there is a potential for high enough accumulations to create dangerous travel conditions across portions of the area. In addition, wind chill readings below zero will be possible on Tuesday and Wednesday. This prolonged cold will create hazardous conditions for livestock and outdoor pets. Also, exposed pipes may freeze and burst if they are not properly insulated.
A strong upper level storm system will move across the southwestern United States on Monday. At the same time, a Canadian air mass will be moving south into the central US. This cold air mass will approach west central Texas during the early morning hours on Tuesday and persist through the rest of the week.
The upper level storm system and the cold front is likely to bring precipitation across west central Texas Monday night. After midnight, the rain will likely change over to sleet and snow as the colder air mass moves into the area. The wintry precipitation will end during the day on Tuesday.
Given the uncertainty with both the timing of the storm system and the front, adjustments will be made to the forecast as we get closer to the event. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio, your local tv and radio for updates.
