Austin weather: Winter storm hitting Texas this weekend?
Austin weather: Wintry setup possible
Zack Shields is keeping a close eye on things as we look like we might get some freezing rain this weekend. He has the latest details in his full forecast.
AUSTIN, Texas - For the fourth day in a row, the long-range computer weather models are hinting at a winter storm hitting Texas this weekend.
Timeline:
An Arctic front is scheduled to arrive on Friday.
At the same time, a Western Low will pump in moisture from the Pacific and push it above the cold air. This interaction will create clouds and more precipitation.
If it is cold enough, the cold rain could transition into freezing rain in the middle of the weekend.
Why you should care:
Confidence is high we will have freezing weather and precipitation, but low confidence about the timing and placement of precipitation.
The panic meter has shifted a bit, and we may have travel issues from Saturday night into Sunday morning.
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The Source: Information from meteorologist Zack Shields.