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The primary icing event remains on track for late Saturday afternoon through Saturday night. During this time, widespread freezing rain, with a few embedded pockets of sleet, is expected to move in and continue through late evening and overnight, ending early Sunday morning.
The coldest temperatures of this winter freeze event are expected Monday and Tuesday mornings across Central Texas.
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Austin winter storm: Freezing rain chances increasing as bitter cold arrives
Saturday started with thunder and heavy rain, but arctic air rushing in behind those storms is quickly turning liquid precipitation into the frozen variety.
The National Weather Service says the Austin area can expect freezing temperatures this weekend, along with wind chills in the single digits and the possibility of freezing rain or sleet.
Although Austin has a chance to see beneficial rainfall Wednesday, higher rainfall is expected over the Coastal Plains east of the I-35 corridor.
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Austin weather: Winter Storm Watch issued as Arctic blast set to arrive
When will the freezing temperatures arrive? And what comes with it?
Austin's weather forecast promises clear skies, mild temperatures in the 60s and 70s, with potential showers by midweek.
A chilly start gives way to a brief midweek warmup in Austin before another cold front brings cooler temperatures back by the weekend.
Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect early today through Sunday noon as an Arctic front brings primarily freezing rain and some sleet to the area. Hazardous conditions begin at 3 AM Saturday north of the I-10/US 90 corridor and expand south by 3 PM,
Austin's weather forecast indicates mild conditions with highs around 60-70°F and a chance of rain on Tuesday.
Winter weather is expected to arrive in Austin on Friday, raising questions about how Waymo and Tesla’s driverless robotaxis will operate through freezing conditions this weekend.