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Winter Weather Advisory 2, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX issued this winter weather advisory at Feb 10, 2021, 2:16 PM CST for 19 counties in Texas. It took effect at Feb 11, 2021, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 34 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 10, 2021, 2:16 PM CST (20:16 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 11, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 12, 2021, 10:00 AM CST
- In force
- 34 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
Counties Bandera County, TX, Bastrop County, TX, Bexar County, TX, Blanco County, TX, Burnet County, TX, Caldwell County, TX, Comal County, TX, Edwards County, TX, Gillespie County, TX, Guadalupe County, TX, Hays County, TX, Kendall County, TX, Kerr County, TX, Lee County, TX, Llano County, TX, Real County, TX, Travis County, TX, Val Verde County, TX, Williamson County, TX
The radar
The Austin/San Antonio radar (KEWX), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:18 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Del Rio, TX (KDRT), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 233 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 378 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -229 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 472 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 27 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 154 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 227 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.6
The text
As transmitted.
163 WWUS44 KEWX 102016 WSWEWX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 216 PM CST Wed Feb 10 2021 ...Some areas of light freezing rain are possible tonight into Thursday... .The combination of an upper level disturbance and cold temperatures may allow for light freezing rain in the Advisory area starting late tonight into Thursday. While most residents will see a very cold rain, some areas that drop to freezing may start to see an accumulation of light freezing rain on some exposed surfaces. While accumulation is forecast to remain light, residents are urged to use caution while driving later tonight into Thursday and be aware of possible ice and slick spots on area roads. TXZ171>173-186-188-111800- /O.NEW.KEWX.WW.Y.0002.210211T0600Z-210211T1800Z/ Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Kerr-Gillespie- Including the cities of Llano, Burnet, Georgetown, Kerrville, and Fredericksburg 216 PM CST Wed Feb 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Light freezing rain possible. Ice accumulations of less than one tenth of an inch are possible in some spots. Some areas could see a light glaze on exposed surfaces. * WHERE...Llano, Burnet, Williamson, Kerr and Gillespie Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Some impact to travel is possible especially on bridges and less traveled roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained at drivetexas.org. && $$
9 follow-up statements
488 WWUS44 KEWX 110232 WSWEWX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 832 PM CST Wed Feb 10 2021 ...Some areas of freezing rain are possible tonight into Thursday... .The combination of an upper level disturbance and cold temperatures will allow for freezing rain in the Advisory area starting late tonight and continuing into Thursday. While most residents will see a very cold rain, some areas that drop to freezing could start to see an accumulation of freezing rain on exposed and elevated surfaces. Residents are urged to use caution while driving later tonight into Thursday and be aware of possible ice and slick spots on area roads. TXZ184-189>192-111800- /O.EXA.KEWX.WW.Y.0002.210211T0600Z-210211T1800Z/ Edwards-Kendall-Blanco-Hays-Travis- Including the cities of Rocksprings, Boerne, Blanco, San Marcos, and Austin 832 PM CST Wed Feb 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Light freezing rain possible. Total ice accumulations between a light glaze to around 5 hundredths of an inch are possible on exposed surfaces, especially elevated surfaces. * WHERE...Edwards, Kendall, Blanco, Hays and Travis Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Some impact to travel is possible especially on bridges and less traveled roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained at drivetexas.org. && $$ TXZ171>173-186-188-111800- /O.CON.KEWX.WW.Y.0002.210211T0600Z-210211T1800Z/ Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Kerr-Gillespie- Including the cities of Llano, Burnet, Georgetown, Kerrville, and Fredericksburg 832 PM CST Wed Feb 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of around one tenth to two tenths of an inch are possible on exposed surfaces, especially elevated surfaces. * WHERE...Llano, Burnet, Williamson, Kerr and Gillespie Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible and can have travel impacts. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained at drivetexas.org. && $$
787 WWUS44 KEWX 110926 WSWEWX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 326 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...Some areas of freezing rain are possible tonight into Thursday... .The combination of an upper level disturbance and cold temperatures will allow for freezing rain in the Advisory area starting late tonight and continuing into Thursday. While most residents will see a very cold rain, some areas that drop to freezing could start to see an accumulation of freezing rain on exposed and elevated surfaces. Residents are urged to use caution while driving later tonight into Thursday and be aware of possible ice and slick spots on area roads. TXZ171>173-184-186-188-111730- /O.EXT.KEWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210212T0600Z/ Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Edwards-Kerr-Gillespie- Including the cities of Llano, Burnet, Georgetown, Rocksprings, Kerrville, and Fredericksburg 326 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of around one tenth to two tenths of an inch are possible on exposed surfaces, especially elevated surfaces. * WHERE...Llano, Burnet, Williamson, Kerr and Gillespie Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible and can have travel impacts. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained at drivetexas.org. && $$ TXZ189>192-111730- /O.EXT.KEWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210211T2100Z/ Kendall-Blanco-Hays-Travis- Including the cities of Boerne, Blanco, San Marcos, and Austin 326 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Light freezing rain possible. Total ice accumulations between a light glaze to around 5 hundredths of an inch are possible on exposed surfaces, especially elevated surfaces. * WHERE...Edwards, Kendall, Blanco, Hays and Travis Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Some impact to travel is possible especially on bridges and less traveled roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible brief power outages. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained at drivetexas.org. && $$
602 WWUS44 KEWX 110933 CCA WSWEWX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 333 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...Some areas of freezing rain are possible Today... .The combination of an upper level disturbance and cold temperatures will allow for freezing rain in the Advisory area early this morning into the early afternoon hours. While most residents will see a very cold rain, some areas that drop to freezing could start to see an accumulation of freezing rain on exposed and elevated surfaces. Residents are urged to use caution while driving later today and be aware of possible ice and slick spots on area roads. Persistent rain is expected to make the area of freezing temperatures retreat north of the Comfort...Blanco and Austin areas later today, but the counties to the north are expected to continue receiving light freezing rain or freezing drizzle into the evening hours. TXZ171>173-184-186-188-111730- /O.EXT.KEWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210212T0600Z/ Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Edwards-Kerr-Gillespie- Including the cities of Llano, Burnet, Georgetown, Rocksprings, Kerrville, and Fredericksburg 333 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of around one tenth to two tenths of an inch are possible on exposed surfaces, especially elevated surfaces. * WHERE...Llano, Burnet, Williamson, Kerr and Gillespie Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible and can have travel impacts. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained at drivetexas.org. && $$ TXZ189>192-111730- /O.EXT.KEWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210211T2100Z/ Kendall-Blanco-Hays-Travis- Including the cities of Boerne, Blanco, San Marcos, and Austin 333 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Light freezing rain possible. Total ice accumulations between a light glaze to around 5 hundredths of an inch are possible on exposed surfaces, especially elevated surfaces. * WHERE...Edwards, Kendall, Blanco, Hays and Travis Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Some impact to travel is possible especially on bridges and less traveled roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible brief power outages. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained at drivetexas.org. && $$
486 WWUS44 KEWX 111445 WSWEWX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 845 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...Winter Storm Warning for portions of the the Hill Country in south central Texas... .The combination of an upper level disturbance and cold temperatures will allow for freezing rain through most of this evening. While some residents will see a very cold rain, some areas that drop to freezing in the Hill Country will start to see an accumulation of freezing rain on roadways and exposed surfaces. Residents are urged to use caution while driving today and be aware of possible ice and slick spots on area roads. TXZ171>173-184-186-188-120000- /O.UPG.KEWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210212T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KEWX.WS.W.0002.210211T1445Z-210212T0600Z/ Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Edwards-Kerr-Gillespie- Including the cities of Llano, Burnet, Georgetown, Rocksprings, Kerrville, and Fredericksburg 845 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Significant icing. Ice accumulations up to one quarter of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of south central Texas. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained at drivetexas.org. && $$ TXZ189-190-192-120000- /O.UPG.KEWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210211T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KEWX.WS.W.0002.210211T1445Z-210212T0600Z/ Kendall-Blanco-Travis- Including the cities of Boerne, Blanco, and Austin 845 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Significant icing. Ice accumulations up to one quarter of an inch. * WHERE...Kendall, Blanco and Travis Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained at drivetexas.org. && $$ TXZ185-187-193-194-206-208-120000- /O.EXB.KEWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210212T0600Z/ Real-Bandera-Bastrop-Lee-Comal-Caldwell- Including the cities of Leakey, Bandera, Bastrop, Giddings, New Braunfels, and Lockhart 845 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Light freezing rain and sleet. Ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch are possible in some spots. Some areas could see a light glaze on exposed surfaces. * WHERE...Portions of south central Texas. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Some impact to travel is possible especially on bridges and less traveled roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained at drivetexas.org. && $$ TXZ191-120000- /O.EXT.KEWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210212T0600Z/ Hays- Including the city of San Marcos 845 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Light freezing rain and sleet. Ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch are possible in some spots. Some areas could see a light glaze on exposed surfaces. * WHERE...Portions of south central Texas. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Some impact to travel is possible especially on bridges and less traveled roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained at drivetexas.org. && $$
253 WWUS44 KEWX 111706 WSWEWX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 1106 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...Winter Storm Warning for portions of the the Hill Country in south central Texas... .The combination of an upper level disturbance and cold temperatures will allow for freezing rain through most of this evening. While some residents will see a very cold rain, some areas that drop to freezing in the Hill Country will start to see an accumulation of freezing rain on roadways and exposed surfaces. Travel is discouraged for those in the Winter Storm Warning area. If travel is necessary, use caution and be aware of possible ice and slick spots on area roads. TXZ171>173-184-186-188>190-192-120115- /O.CON.KEWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210212T0600Z/ Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Edwards-Kerr-Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco- Travis- Including the cities of Llano, Burnet, Georgetown, Rocksprings, Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Boerne, Blanco, and Austin 1106 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Significant icing. Ice accumulations up to one quarter of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of south central Texas. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are likely. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained at drivetexas.org. && $$ TXZ183-205-207-120115- /O.EXA.KEWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210212T0600Z/ Val Verde-Bexar-Guadalupe- Including the cities of Del Rio, San Antonio, and Seguin 1106 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Light freezing rain and sleet. Ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch are possible in some spots. Some areas could see a light glaze on exposed surfaces.. * WHERE...Val Verde, Bexar and Guadalupe Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Some impact to travel is possible especially on bridges and less traveled roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained at drivetexas.org. && $$ TXZ185-187-191-193-194-206-208-120115- /O.CON.KEWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210212T0600Z/ Real-Bandera-Hays-Bastrop-Lee-Comal-Caldwell- Including the cities of Leakey, Bandera, San Marcos, Bastrop, Giddings, New Braunfels, and Lockhart 1106 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Light freezing rain and sleet. Ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch are possible in some spots. Some areas could see a light glaze on exposed surfaces and elevated roadways. * WHERE...Portions of south central Texas. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Some impact to travel is possible especially on bridges and less traveled roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained at drivetexas.org. && $$
837 WWUS44 KEWX 120041 WSWEWX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 641 PM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER FOR MUCH OF THE NORTHERN HALF OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS... .The upper level disturbance continues to move across Texas and cold temperatures at the surface will allow for freezing rain through the evening. Areas of rain are becoming more scattered and this trend will continue. Additional accumulation this evening will be a few hundredths of an inch or less. Temperatures will be nearly steady through the night, so any ice will remain. Travel is discouraged for those in the Winter Storm Warning area. If travel is necessary, use caution and be aware of possible ice and slick spots on area roads. TXZ171>173-184-186-188>190-192-120600- /O.CON.KEWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210212T0600Z/ Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Edwards-Kerr-Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco- Travis- Including the cities of Llano, Burnet, Georgetown, Rocksprings, Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Boerne, Blanco, and Austin 641 PM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Significant icing. Ice accumulations up to one quarter of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of south central Texas. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are likely. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained at drivetexas.org. && $$ TXZ183-185-187-191-193-194-205>208-120600- /O.CON.KEWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210212T0600Z/ Val Verde-Real-Bandera-Hays-Bastrop-Lee-Bexar-Comal-Guadalupe- Caldwell- Including the cities of Del Rio, Leakey, Bandera, San Marcos, Bastrop, Giddings, San Antonio, New Braunfels, Seguin, and Lockhart 641 PM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Light freezing rain and sleet. Ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch are possible in some spots. Some areas could see a light glaze on exposed surfaces and elevated roadways. * WHERE...Portions of south central Texas. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Some impact to travel is possible especially on bridges and less traveled roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained at drivetexas.org. && $$
936 WWUS44 KEWX 120547 WSWEWX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 1147 PM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...Icy Roadways are Possible into Friday Morning... .Some icy roadways, especially bridges and overpasses, still exist from Thursday's freezing rain and sleet. In addition, the upper level disturbance will still produce some patchy freezing rain or sleet through 3AM, with additional light ice accumulations possible. If travel is necessary, use extreme caution and be aware of possible ice and slick spots on area roads. Icy roadways will be hard to recognize overnight. Temperatures are forecast to climb above freezing mid to late morning Friday. TXZ171>173-184-186-188>190-192-121600- /O.CAN.KEWX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210212T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KEWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210212T1600Z/ Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Edwards-Kerr-Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco- Travis- Including the cities of Llano, Burnet, Georgetown, Rocksprings, Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Boerne, Blanco, and Austin 1147 PM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Some icy roadways, especially bridges and overpasses, still exist from Thursday's freezing rain and sleet. In addition, additional patchy freezing rain and sleet are possible through 3AM before precipitation ends. * WHERE...Portions of the southern Edwards Plateau, Hill Country, and I-35 corridor. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Some impacts to travel are possible especially on bridges and less traveled roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Icy roadways will be hard to recognize overnight. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained at drivetexas.org. && $$ TXZ205-207-120700- /O.CAN.KEWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210212T0600Z/ Bexar-Guadalupe- Including the cities of San Antonio and Seguin 1147 PM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Patchy light showers are possible over the next few hours, however temperatures will remain above freezing. $$ TXZ183-185-187-191-193-194-206-208-121600- /O.EXT.KEWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210212T1600Z/ Val Verde-Real-Bandera-Hays-Bastrop-Lee-Comal-Caldwell- Including the cities of Del Rio, Leakey, Bandera, San Marcos, Bastrop, Giddings, New Braunfels, and Lockhart 1147 PM CST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Some icy roadways, especially bridges and overpasses, still exist from Thursday's freezing rain and sleet. In addition, additional patchy freezing rain and sleet are possible through 3AM before precipitation ends. * WHERE...Portions of the southern Edwards Plateau, Hill Country, and I-35 corridor. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Some impacts to travel are possible especially on bridges and less traveled roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Icy roadways will be hard to recognize overnight. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained at drivetexas.org. && $$
686 WWUS44 KEWX 120950 WSWEWX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 350 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021 ...Icy Roadways are Possible this Morning... .Some icy roadways, especially bridges and overpasses, still exist from Thursday's freezing rain and sleet. In addition, patchy freezing drizzle is occurring across the region. If travel is necessary, use extreme caution and be aware of possible ice and slick spots on area roads. TXZ205-207-121600- /O.EXA.KEWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210212T1600Z/ Bexar-Guadalupe- Including the cities of San Antonio and Seguin 350 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Patchy freezing drizzle is occurring this morning and could produce a very light glaze of ice on elevated surfaces and bridges. * WHERE...Bexar and Guadalupe Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Some impacts to travel are possible especially on bridges and less traveled roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained at drivetexas.org. && $$ TXZ171>173-183>194-206-208-121600- /O.CON.KEWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210212T1600Z/ Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Val Verde-Edwards-Real-Kerr-Bandera- Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco-Hays-Travis-Bastrop-Lee-Comal-Caldwell- Including the cities of Llano, Burnet, Georgetown, Del Rio, Rocksprings, Leakey, Kerrville, Bandera, Fredericksburg, Boerne, Blanco, San Marcos, Austin, Bastrop, Giddings, New Braunfels, and Lockhart 350 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Some icy roadways, especially bridges and overpasses, still exist from Thursday's freezing rain and sleet. In addition, patchy freezing drizzle is occurring early this morning. * WHERE...Portions of the southern Edwards Plateau, Hill Country, and I-35 corridor. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Some impacts to travel are possible especially on bridges and less traveled roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained at drivetexas.org. && $$
719 WWUS44 KEWX 121600 WSWEWX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 1000 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021 TXZ171>173-183>194-205>208-121700- /O.EXP.KEWX.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210212T1600Z/ Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Val Verde-Edwards-Real-Kerr-Bandera- Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco-Hays-Travis-Bastrop-Lee-Bexar-Comal- Guadalupe-Caldwell- Including the cities of Llano, Burnet, Georgetown, Del Rio, Rocksprings, Leakey, Kerrville, Bandera, Fredericksburg, Boerne, Blanco, San Marcos, Austin, Bastrop, Giddings, San Antonio, New Braunfels, Seguin, and Lockhart 1000 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... Precip has ended through the area. Temperatures are still below freezing and ice may still be present especially where freezing fog is occuring near Horseshoe Bay and Lago Vista . $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter weather advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter weather advisory went out at Feb 10, 2:16 PM CST, 0 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 10, 2:16 PM CST, 0 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 216 PM CST Wed Feb 10 2021 .SHORT TERM (Tonight through Thursday Night)... ...FREEZING RAIN POSSIBLE OVER PORTIONS OF THE HILL COUNTRY LATE TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING... At the sfc, a cold front continues to slowly encroach on our western counties, with a wide spread in temperatures across the CWA this afternoon. Temperatures range from the upper 30s in our northern counties, to the 40s and 50s over the San Antonio Metro, to the 60s out west over the Rio Grande. Aloft, a 500mb shortwave trough is present to our west, over the Baja of California, which will dig further south into northern Mexico overnight tonight, resulting in divergence aloft over South-Central Texas. This will result in increasing precipitation coverage as forcing for ascent becomes maximized over the Hill Country and Southern Edwards Plateau Thursday morning. Good moisture advection in the 925-850mb level will result in increased coverage of showers and even some thunderstorms overrunning the frontal boundary as it continues to push further southward. At this time, strong/severe storms are not expected. With regard to precipitation type, hiRes guidance continues to indicate a growing threat for freezing rain over the Hill Country, as temperatures fall to or just below 32 degrees late tonight into Thursday morning. Model soundings depict a very shallow arctic airmass, with temperatures at the sfc below freezing, and warming to above freezing just 1500 feet above the sfc, around the 925mb layer. This type of vertical temperature profile is highly favorable for freezing rain. Have gone ahead and issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Williamson, Burnet, Llano, Gillespie, and Kerr Counties from 06Z- 18Z (early Thu AM-midday Thursday). A light glaze is possible, especially on elevated surfaces, more specifically, bridges and overpasses. Once temperatures can warm back above freezing, we will see freezing rain transition back to liquid rain by midday. With more convective showers across the southern half of the region, we are expecting higher rainfall totals in those areas. In general, rainfall totals in the 0.25-0.50 inch range can be expected across the northern half of the area, and 0.50-1.00 inch over the southern half of the region through Thursday night, before the precip moves off to our east. With regard to temperatures, it's going to get cold, as the cold front pushes through the entire region on Thursday morning, temperatures will struggle to rebound, with only a few spots along the Rio Grande managing to get into the lower 50s on Thursday. The rest of the area will remain cold, in the 30s and 40s. North winds will increase to 10-20 mph with gusts upwards of 25 mph during the afternoon, leading a bit of a bite to the air. Wind chills will hover in the 30s for most of the area on Thursday, with some spots in the Hill Country feeling wind chills in the 20s at times. Overcast skies will continue into Friday morning, as the entire area starts out in the lower 30s. However, it's going to get much colder in the coming days. && .LONG TERM (Friday through Wednesday)... To start the long term period, we'll be in a relative calm as a southern stream trough axis down in Mexico continues to push slowly east. There is a slight chance for some lingering morning showers over the coastal Plains but most of the activity should be well out over the gulf. High temperatures will range from the upper 30s to the low to mid 50s, coolest northeast and warmest southwest. Another shortwave is anticipated to approach on Saturday. This system will bring with it some precipitation, mainly during the day, and for the southern Edwards Plateau and portions of the Hill Country this could come in the form of sleet or freezing rain. At this time, model soundings are looking too warm in the saturated layer for snow development and GEFS postage stamps/plumes also support better chances for FZRA/IP. Meanwhile, 12Z ECMWF remains too warm for winter precip to be much concern at all Saturday, so it's too early to pinpoint any accumulation potential. But at this time QPF is anticipated to max out around 0.15", so even if the colder end of guidance ends up verifying, impacts are expected to be minimal. The shortwave will exit Saturday night, and we should be mostly dry through the day Sunday. Remaining seasonably cold, but the coldest arctic air will still be held up to our north. Another trough pushing in from the northwest will approach Sunday night into Monday, and models continue to come into better agreement with the timing of the accompanying arctic air as well as the precipitation chances. Our confidence continues to gradually increase that we could see both an impactful winter precipitation event and an intrusion of the coldest airmass in several years. Current thinking is that isolated precipitation could begin Sunday evening, but the heavier stuff will come in after midnight and exit to the east sometime around midday Monday, Monday evening at the latest. All precipitation types will be possible with this system across the entirety of our coverage area and accumulations continue to be a threat worth watching. Ensemble probabilities for accumulating snow continue to increase across the northern half of the area, and several inches of accumulating snow are currently well within the realm of possibility across our northern tier of counties. Sleet and freezing rain will be more likely than snow south and east. Again, there's not much more that can be said at this time about accumulations and impacts, but we will continue to refine over the coming days. Focus in the meantime will be on the winter precip potential Thursday and Saturday. Operational ECMWF has now come in much colder Monday into Tuesday, more in line with the GFS although still a touch warmer. Although it's associated ensemble mean is a touch warmer still, confidence is moderate to high that a sizable chunk of the area will remain below freezing through the daytime on Monday. Lows will likely be well into the teens Tuesday morning north and east and single digit lows aren't out of the question if clouds are able to clear out behind the precipitation shield as low level ridging fills in. Worst case, there are a few GEFs ensemble members that keep SAT below freezing from Saturday evening to Wednesday morning. For reference, the longest SAT has ever been below freezing was 4 days 13 hours in late Jan-Early Feb 1951. I believe we are unlikely to eclipse that but it could become closer than any of us want, not even this native Wisconsinite and cold/snow lover. There are some hints in the models that the cold could be short-lived (i.e. 12Z ECMWF brings many spots back into the 50s by Wednesday) but currently that is unsupported by ensemble data. && .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1138 AM CST Wed Feb 10 2021/ AVIATION (18Z TAFS)... A bit of a tricky forecast with area terminals as on and off shower activity picks up a bit through the afternoon. Have seen improvements to visibility at SAT/SSF/DRT, but AUS still holding onto lower vis, so will include tempo groups for SAT/SSF/AUS with slightly lower vis for the next 1-3 hours. In general, expect IFR CIGs to continue through the remainder of the day at all three I-35 sites, but I wouldn't rule out a brief rise to MVFR CIGs for a short time this afternoon/early evening before going back to IFR after sunset. At this time, have opted to leave IFR through tomorrow morning. At DRT, MVFR CIGs look like a good bet for the remainder of the afternoon, dropping to IFR after 08Z tonight. Winds could be on the gusty side at DRT this afternoon through early Thu AM. Winds will be from the N/NNE at I-35 sites and from the ESE at DRT. DRT switches around to northerly, along with all 4 sites seeing gusty winds once the secondary frontal boundary pushes all the way through the region by 12-18Z timeframe tomorrow morning. Gusty winds are expected behind this front, but I am expecting a return to MVFR at that time along with light rain showers. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Austin Camp Mabry 33 40 34 42 34 / 60 80 40 10 - Austin Bergstrom Intl Airport 34 41 32 42 34 / 60 80 40 10 - New Braunfels Muni Airport 36 45 36 45 35 / 60 80 50 10 - Burnet Muni Airport 28 37 31 39 30 / 70 80 20 10 10 Del Rio Intl Airport 47 52 41 53 40 / 70 70 20 - 10 Georgetown Muni Airport 32 38 31 41 32 / 70 80 30 10 - Hondo Muni Airport 40 48 35 49 36 / 60 80 40 10 - San Marcos Muni Airport 35 42 33 42 34 / 60 80 50 10 - La Grange - Fayette Regional 37 45 37 44 36 / 50 80 60 20 10 San Antonio Intl Airport 38 44 37 46 35 / 60 80 40 20 10 Stinson Muni Airport 41 45 37 46 36 / 50 80 50 20 10 && .EWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Winter Weather Advisory from midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday for Burnet-Gillespie-Kerr-Llano-Williamson. && Short-Term/Aviation...KCW Long-Term...Morris/PY
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 10, 7:14 AM CST, 7 hours 2 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 714 AM CST Wed Feb 10 2021 TXZ171>173-183>194-202>209-217>225-228-111315- Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Val Verde-Edwards-Real-Kerr-Bandera- Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco-Hays-Travis-Bastrop-Lee-Kinney-Uvalde- Medina-Bexar-Comal-Guadalupe-Caldwell-Fayette-Maverick-Zavala- Frio-Atascosa-Wilson-Karnes-Gonzales-De Witt-Lavaca-Dimmit- 714 AM CST Wed Feb 10 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for South-Central Texas.. .DAY ONE...Today And Tonight. Light rain will continue to develop through late tonight when temperatures will drop into the 30s over some spots over the Hill Country. Therefore, a slight chance for wintry mix of rain and freezing is possible. However, no accumulations expected with the exception of elevated surfaces that could get a light glaze of ice. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. A hard freeze is possible Saturday morning across the Hill Country and will become increasingly likely across all of South Central Texas Sunday but especially Monday and Tuesday mornings. There is also a chance for snow and freezing rain Sunday night and Monday. Otherwise, no hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated.
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Special weather statement, Feb 10, 2:15 PM CST, 1 minute before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 215 PM CST Wed Feb 10 2021 TXZ184-185-187-189>192-206-111800- Edwards-Real-Bandera-Kendall-Blanco-Hays-Travis-Comal- Including the cities of Rocksprings, Leakey, Bandera, Boerne, Blanco, San Marcos, Austin, and New Braunfels 215 PM CST Wed Feb 10 2021 ...Some isolated pockets of freezing rain are possible late tonight into Thursday morning across mainly the Hill Country... Rain chances will increase late tonight into Thursday. With cold air already in place, temperatures will lower overnight into the lower and middle 30s across the area. The areas that have the highest chances of seeing some spots dip to freezing would be the higher elevations of western Travis, western Hays, and western Comal County. Additionally, areas of Kendall, Bandera, Real and Edwards Counties may also see some spots dip briefly to the freezing mark. While most areas will just see a cold rain through Thursday, locations that do drop to near freezing could start to see some freezing rain accumulate on some elevated surfaces. As of right now we are not expecting any impacts to travel. We will continue to watch this evolving scenario closely and update if conditions are expected to worsen or reports indicate any sigfificant impacts.
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