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Winter Weather Advisory 2, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

February 10, 202119 counties in Texas

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.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Del Rio, TX at 12:00Z on 2021-02-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 378 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Del Rio, TX at 12:00Z on 2021-02-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 154 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

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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.

In the hours before

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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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.