Austin weather: Latest on winter storm as Arctic blast set to arrive
AUSTIN, Texas - The City of Austin and surrounding communities are preparing for an Arctic blast that is set to bring some hazardous conditions.
Austin winter storm: Jan. 23 updates
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Due to the upcoming winter storm, H-E-B has adjusted its hours for this weekend, Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25.
"Due to the severe weather and to protect our Partners and customers, we will temporarily adjust store hours for select H-E-B stores. All other H-E-B stores not listed below will operate normal hours," H-E-B said in a press release.
All stores in Central Texas will follow the schedule below:
Saturday, January 24:
6 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, January 25:
Stores open at 9 a.m.
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is back in Texas ahead of the coming winter storm, he announced Friday on social media.
The post on X, formerly Twitter, came after an uproar online by people accusing him of fleeing the state in an apparent repeat of the 2021 winter catastrophe.
"I’ve returned home from my work trip. It’s 66 degrees & beautiful," Cruz said on his public X account. "A storm is expected tomorrow night. But I am reliably informed by Twitter that if I simply raise up my hand on Texas soil, the storm will turn around & sunshine, rainbows & unicorns will emerge. Let it be."
Ted Cruz returns to Texas ahead of winter storm: 'Sunshine, rainbows & unicorns'
The post on social media came after an uproar online by people accusing the senator of fleeing the state in an apparent repeat of the 2021 winter catastrophe.
5:34 PM
Temperatures are expected to drop drastically overnight in Central Texas.
FOX 7 Austin's Chief Meteorologist Scott Fisher has the latest details.
Austin weather: Arctic blast is coming...
Temperatures will begin to drop drastically in Central Texas overnight. Scott Fisher has the details.
5:25 PM
With winter weather moving into the Hill Country, local leaders and utility crews said they are prepared, and they are asking residents to prepare as well.
FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has the latest details.
Hill Country officials ready for winter weather
With winter weather moving into the Hill Country, local leaders and utility crews said they are prepared, and they are asking residents to prepare as well.
5:21 PM
As the freezing temperatures continue to head toward Central Texas, the emergency operations center in Austin is ramped up and ready.
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has the latest details.
Austin-Travis County prepares for winter weather
As the freezing temperatures continue to head toward Central Texas, the emergency operations center in Austin is ramped up and ready.
5:08 PM
The City of Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, and the American Red Cross will open an emergency shelter on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 8 a.m. at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 1800 Llano St.
The shelter will operate 24/7 through the storm and provide meals, cots, and a safe place for anyone affected by the winter weather.
4:33 PM
FOX 7 Austin's Adaleigh Rowe has an update on the timing for the winter storm.
4:25 PM
Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is preparing for the upcoming winter storm.
For customers, the best way to report outages is to text "outage" to 25022 from the mobile number associated with your PEC account.
You can also visit our outage center at mypec.com/outage for an outage map and other outage information.
4:12 PM
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is urging travelers to stay updated on their travel plans.
Several airlines at the Austin airport have already released their flight contingency plans.
Austin winter storm: Airlines at ABIA release flight contingency plans
Airlines are preparing for the winter storm heading toward Central Texas this weekend. Several of them have flight contingency plans in place.
3:13 PM
Crossroads Church Austin has canceled all in-person services for Sunday, Jan. 25
2:45 PM
San Marcos CISD
On Friday, Jan. 23, only the varsity boys' soccer team will play at Toyota Rattler Stadium at 5 p.m.
On Saturday, Jan. 24, the Elementary UIL Academics Meet has been postponed to Jan. 31, at Miller Middle School from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Also, on Saturday, Jan. 24, the Royal Tea's first show at 1:30 p.m. will proceed as planned. However, the 5:30 p.m. show has been canceled.
For more details, click here.
2:33 PM
Several warming centers and overnight shelters have been activated this weekend due to the winter storm.
A full list can be viewed below.
Austin winter storm: Here is a list of warming shelters, centers
Due to winter weather, several warming centers and shelters throughout Central Texas will be open.
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Marble Falls ISD
All activities scheduled for Friday, Jan. 23, will continue as planned. The ACE after-school program will operate as usual and release at the normal time.
However, activities scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25 are canceled.
Round Rock ISD
All events for Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25 are canceled, including athletics, UIL competitions, and fine arts performances.
Austin winter storm: School districts cancel weekend sports, activities
With an arctic blast heading towards Central Texas, some school districts are making plans regarding weekend activities.
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All Austin Community College campuses will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25 due to winter weather.
11:49 AM:
Good Day Austin meteorologist Zack Shields says the change in the weather starts today! It will be cloudy, foggy and mild with on and off light rain. Then the heavy rain and storms become likely and widespread overnight.
The cold front arrives Saturday morning setting the stage for falling temperatures and gusty winds. The Western Low will glide over the freezing layer of air kicking off freezing rain and sleet from late Saturday afternoon to early Sunday morning.
WINTER STORM WARNING from 6am Saturday to 12pm Sunday with wintry mix likely with moderate impacts to travel. EXTREME COLD WARNING from 6pm Saturday to 12pm Monday with dangerous wind chills below 10 both Sunday and Monday mornings
10:30 AM:
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Travis County Judge Andy Brown provide an update on the winter weather along with Austin Emergency Management Director Jim Redick and Travis County Emergency Management Coordinator Eric Carter.
The Source: Information from City of Austin.