Austin weather: Latest on winter storm

AUSTIN, Texas - The winter storm's effects continue to be felt in Central Texas.

According to the FOX 7 Austin Weather Team, you can expect cold, but slowly warming, temperatures and hazardous road conditions.

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Austin winter storm: Jan. 26 updates

Timeline:

Pipe bursts

The Austin Fire Department said they responded to several pipe bursts throughout the city on Monday.

FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King has the full details.  

Road concerns in Gillespie County

The area of Crenwelge Loop and the Crenwelge Hill area on FM 2323 North is of high concern, the Gillespie County Sheriff's Office said. 

They are asking residents who live on FM 2323 North to avoid that area if possible overnight until high temperatures melt the ice completely from the roadway.

The detour of Cherry Springs Road is safer to travel because it does not have high inclines.

Trash pickup update in Cedar Park

Due to road conditions, trash and recycling collection will not happen on Tuesday, Jan. 27. 

The city said a new collection schedule will be posted ASAP.

Trash pickup update in Austin

Curbside collections services will be delayed by one day this week. Trash, recycling and composting collections will "slide" forward and collections will take place the day after the regularly scheduled collection day.

CapMetro service for Tuesday, Jan. 27

CapMetro will begin limited services at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 27 for Bus, Rail, Pickup and Bikeshare. 

Riders should expect delays and detours throughout the day.

Warming centers in Austin

All City of Austin library locations are scheduled to open with a two-hour delay at 11 a.m. except the following facilities, which will remain open to serve as Warming Centers from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.:

• Central Library – 710 W. Cesar Chavez St.
• Terrazas Branch – 1105 E. César Chavez St.
• Little Walnut Creek Branch – 835 W. Rundberg Ln.
• One Texas Center- 505 Barton Springs Rd. (open until embarkation ends at 8 p.m.)

City of Austin delayed start

The City of Austin will delay opening city facilities two hours from the regular opening hours of operation on Tuesday, Jan. 27. 

Winter storm impacts millions

Millions of people have been affected by the winter storm this past weekend. 

Travis County closures

All non-essential Travis County offices, facilities, services and parks will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to icy road conditions.

Pflugerville trash pickup

Trash and recycling pickup will be slightly delayed on Tuesday, Jan. 26, so residents are being asked to keep their carts outside.

According to the city, Waste Connections is working to catch up following the ice delay on Monday that pushed pickup back a day for all customers. Monday pickup is planned for Tuesday, Tuesday pickup for Wednesday, and so on.

They plan to have all routes completed by the end of the day on Saturday, Jan. 31.

CapMetro service update

According to CapMetro, all services will be suspended at 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, due to winter conditions.

Driver's license office closures

According to the Texas DPS, several driver's license offices will be either closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27, or have a delayed start.

For a list of delays or closures, click here.

Austin weather update

Temperatures will begin to warm up on Tuesday, Jan. 27, but freezing temperatures will remain overnight on Monday.

FOX 7 Austin's Scott Fisher has the full details.

Ice on bridges and overpasses

Most of the ice has thawed, but there is a possibility of ice refreezing overnight on Monday, especially on bridges and overpasses.

FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has the full details.

Road conditions in Williamson County

By noon, the thaw in Willianson County started to improve travel conditions, but there are still several patches of ice. 

County officials are worried about problems that may exist on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has the full details.

Delayed start for Georgetown

Most City of Georgetown offices will open to the public at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, to give roads an opportunity to thaw.

Delayed start for WilCo

Due to the winter weather, Williamson County offices will open at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 27

School closures and delays

Several Central Texas school districts, colleges, and universities have either canceled or delayed operations for Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to icy road conditions. 

Delayed opening

All City of Austin Utility Customer Service Centers will have a delayed start on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

All centers will now open at 10 a.m.

School closures

Southwestern University will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to winter conditions. 

Icy conditions

There are still icy conditions in Lago Vista.

Cold weather shelters still activated

The City of Austin cold weather shelters will continue to operate 24-hours through Monday night and into Tuesday morning. 

Those who need shelter will need to go to One Texas Center, at 505 Barton Springs Road, between 2–8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, to register for overnight shelter.

CapMetro bus routes to the OTC are lines: 1, 7, 10, 20, 30, 801. Anyone seeking a cold weather shelter who does not have the means to pay the fare will still be given a ride.

You can also call the Cold Weather Shelter Hotline at (512) 972-5055.

Extreme cold warning

Most of Central Texas is still under an extreme cold warning.

The warning is in place until 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Icy conditions in downtown Austin

Several streets in downtown Austin are still covered in ice. 

Drivers are getting stuck along Brazos and on Colorado and 9th St.

CapMetro service update

CapMetro Rail will begin service today with the first train departing Downtown at 12:22 p.m. traveling north and Howard at 12:29 p.m. traveling south. CapMetro Access will begin service at noon for all scheduled trips; Pickup will operate in all zones except Lago Vista, and CapMetro Bikeshare will not operate on Monday. Our Customer Service phone lines (512-474-1200) will be open for our regular Monday hours, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

CapMetro is expected to resume full service on Tuesday, Jan. 27, as weather conditions improve, and roadways across the region continue to become safer for travel. All Bus, Rail, Access, Pickup and Bikeshare services are expected to operate on their regular schedules.

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Round Rock Police Department says road conditions remain icy and hazardous due to ongoing weather conditions. 

People are strongly encouraged to continue avoiding unnecessary travel if possible. Even short trips can be dangerous, as icy roadways increase the risk of losing control of your vehicle. 

Road conditions are expected to gradually improve as the day goes on and temperatures rise above freezing. 

However, shaded areas, bridges, and overpasses may remain icy even as conditions improve. 

RRPD reminds people that barricades and traffic control devices remain in place for your safety and to please not drive around or move them. If you don’t have to be out, please stay home and stay safe.

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Lakeway Police Department reports icy roads in some areas. 

The department shared photos from Lohmans Crossing Rd and Rolling Green Dr. 

Drivers are asked to please STAY off the roads if possible.

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Cedar Park Police Department says roads are still hazardous across the city. 

The department says anything that melted yesterday has re-frozen, leaving slick roadways across the city.

The toll road is still CLOSED and barricades are there for your safety. Please don’t go around them.

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The City of Austin says the Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is still activated and the city is under modified operations.

Modified operations mean that, apart from Cold Weather Shelters and Warming Centers, all City facilities are closed to the public.

According to the National Weather Service, extreme cold conditions persisted overnight Sunday into early Monday morning. Temperatures remained below freezing throughout the night, with lows dropping into the teens across the Austin area.

Any melting that happened during daytime hours on Sunday had the potential to refreeze overnight, creating ongoing hazardous conditions on roads, bridges, and overpasses. 

While widespread wintry precipitation has ended, lingering ice and sustained cold temperatures continue to pose risks.

Residents are strongly urged to avoid travel if possible. Roads remain icy, and even treated surfaces may be unsafe. 

If travel is necessary, use extreme caution and consult DriveTexas.org for the latest roadway conditions. Keeping roads clear allows emergency responders to operate safely.

WARMING CENTERS

In partnership with the Austin Area Urban League, cold-weather shelter operations continue at seven facilities, along with family sheltering, with capacity to expand as needed. 

A total of 879 individuals were welcomed overnight across congregate Cold Weather Shelters and family shelter locations.

Shelters continue to operate 24 hours through Tuesday morning.

Embarkation is available Monday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at One Texas Center (505 Barton Springs Rd.)

Transportation assistance is available by calling Austin 3-1-1.

The Violet KeepSafe (VKS) program continues normal operations from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (closed daily 11 a.m.–1 p.m.). For more information, call 512-974-1294.

Warming Centers

The following locations are open as Warming Centers from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.:

• Central Library – 710 W. Cesar Chavez St.
• Terrazas Branch – 1105 E. Cesar Chavez St.
• Little Walnut Creek Branch – 835 W. Rundberg Ln.
• One Texas Center – 505 Barton Springs Rd. (open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

A full map of Warming Centers is available at austintexas.gov/alerts.

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