Live Oak Trail Ops Center
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Live Oak Trail Ops Center provides amateur radio communications, weather monitoring, & emergency response support for northwest Williamson County & surrounding areas. https://lotoc.org/
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The Live Oak Trail Ops Center (LOTOC) is a volunteer continuity node in Northwest Williamson County, integrating weather monitoring systems, amateur radio networks, and digital dispatch tools into a cohesive response framework that supports both household resilience and community continuity.
Good Wednesday Morning!
Today's Forecast: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tonight: Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Source: NWS
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Today's Forecast: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tonight: Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
February 4, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Good Wednesday Morning!
Today's Forecast: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tonight: Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Today's Forecast: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tonight: Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Much cooler with lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5-10 mph.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
February 3, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Much cooler with lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5-10 mph.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Good Tuesday Morning!
Today's Forecast: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning. Patchy fog this morning. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10-15 mph, becoming northwest this afternoon. Chance of rain 20%.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Today's Forecast: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning. Patchy fog this morning. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10-15 mph, becoming northwest this afternoon. Chance of rain 20%.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
February 3, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Good Tuesday Morning!
Today's Forecast: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning. Patchy fog this morning. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10-15 mph, becoming northwest this afternoon. Chance of rain 20%.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Today's Forecast: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning. Patchy fog this morning. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10-15 mph, becoming northwest this afternoon. Chance of rain 20%.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Good Monday Morning!
Today's Forecast: Partly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. South winds 10-15 mph.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Today's Forecast: Partly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. South winds 10-15 mph.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
February 2, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Good Monday Morning!
Today's Forecast: Partly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. South winds 10-15 mph.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Today's Forecast: Partly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. South winds 10-15 mph.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Patchy fog is affecting parts of Central Texas this morning, with visibility ranging from 1–4 miles and brief drops to ¼ mile in spots. Use low beams, slow down, and leave extra space on the roads. Conditions should improve by late morning.
#NWS #LocalWeather
#NWS #LocalWeather
February 2, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Patchy fog is affecting parts of Central Texas this morning, with visibility ranging from 1–4 miles and brief drops to ¼ mile in spots. Use low beams, slow down, and leave extra space on the roads. Conditions should improve by late morning.
#NWS #LocalWeather
#NWS #LocalWeather
Happy Sunday!
Today's Forecast: Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 50s. South winds 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Clear. Not as cool with lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Today's Forecast: Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 50s. South winds 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Clear. Not as cool with lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
February 1, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Happy Sunday!
Today's Forecast: Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 50s. South winds 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Clear. Not as cool with lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Today's Forecast: Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 50s. South winds 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Clear. Not as cool with lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Happy Saturday!
Today's Forecast: Sunny, cooler with highs in the lower 40s. North winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Wind chill readings as low as 15 this morning.
Tonight: Clear, cold with lows in the lower 20s. East winds around 5 mph.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Today's Forecast: Sunny, cooler with highs in the lower 40s. North winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Wind chill readings as low as 15 this morning.
Tonight: Clear, cold with lows in the lower 20s. East winds around 5 mph.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
January 31, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Happy Saturday!
Today's Forecast: Sunny, cooler with highs in the lower 40s. North winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Wind chill readings as low as 15 this morning.
Tonight: Clear, cold with lows in the lower 20s. East winds around 5 mph.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Today's Forecast: Sunny, cooler with highs in the lower 40s. North winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Wind chill readings as low as 15 this morning.
Tonight: Clear, cold with lows in the lower 20s. East winds around 5 mph.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Friday Night: Clear, cold with lows in the mid 20s. North winds around 5 mph, increasing to 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight. Wind chill readings as low as 18 after midnight.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
January 30, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Friday Night: Clear, cold with lows in the mid 20s. North winds around 5 mph, increasing to 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight. Wind chill readings as low as 18 after midnight.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Happy FriYAY!
Today's Forecast: Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Much cooler with highs in the lower 50s. North winds 10-15 mph.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Today's Forecast: Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Much cooler with highs in the lower 50s. North winds 10-15 mph.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
January 30, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Happy FriYAY!
Today's Forecast: Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Much cooler with highs in the lower 50s. North winds 10-15 mph.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Today's Forecast: Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Much cooler with highs in the lower 50s. North winds 10-15 mph.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Cold Weather Advisory in effect late tonight into Saturday morning for the Hill Country, I‑35 corridor, and Coastal Plains. Wind chills 13–20° may lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Layer up, bring pets inside, and check on vulnerable neighbors.
January 29, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Cold Weather Advisory in effect late tonight into Saturday morning for the Hill Country, I‑35 corridor, and Coastal Plains. Wind chills 13–20° may lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Layer up, bring pets inside, and check on vulnerable neighbors.
Good Thursday Morning!
Today's Forecast: Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5-10 mph, becoming west this afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. North winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Source: NWS
Today's Forecast: Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5-10 mph, becoming west this afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. North winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Source: NWS
January 29, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Good Thursday Morning!
Today's Forecast: Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5-10 mph, becoming west this afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. North winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Source: NWS
Today's Forecast: Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5-10 mph, becoming west this afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. North winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Source: NWS
Good Wednesday morning!
Today's Forecast: Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 5-10 mph. Wind chill readings as low as 15 this morning.
Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming south after midnight.
Source: NWS
#LOTOC #NWS
Today's Forecast: Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 5-10 mph. Wind chill readings as low as 15 this morning.
Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming south after midnight.
Source: NWS
#LOTOC #NWS
January 28, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Another cold night ahead for the Hill Country and southern Edwards Plateau. Lows will fall into the upper teens and low 20s, with wind chills in the 12–15° range between 5–8 AM Wednesday. If you’re out early, layer up with a hat, gloves, face covering, and insulated footwear. #TxWx
January 27, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Another cold night ahead for the Hill Country and southern Edwards Plateau. Lows will fall into the upper teens and low 20s, with wind chills in the 12–15° range between 5–8 AM Wednesday. If you’re out early, layer up with a hat, gloves, face covering, and insulated footwear. #TxWx
Most of the WilCo power outages have been cleared up. If you're still having issues, make sure to report them to your provider.
Current outages reported:
Georgetown Utility-5
Oncor-2
PEC-2
Current outages reported:
Georgetown Utility-5
Oncor-2
PEC-2
Williamson Power Outages
PowerOutage.us tracks and aggregates power outages across Williamson County, Texas. View real-time outage data and provider information.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Most of the WilCo power outages have been cleared up. If you're still having issues, make sure to report them to your provider.
Current outages reported:
Georgetown Utility-5
Oncor-2
PEC-2
Current outages reported:
Georgetown Utility-5
Oncor-2
PEC-2
Good Tuesday Morning!
Today's Forecast: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the mid 40s. South winds 5-10 mph. Wind chill readings as low as 10 above this morning.
Tonight: Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming west after midnight.
Today's Forecast: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the mid 40s. South winds 5-10 mph. Wind chill readings as low as 10 above this morning.
Tonight: Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming west after midnight.
January 27, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Good Tuesday Morning!
Today's Forecast: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the mid 40s. South winds 5-10 mph. Wind chill readings as low as 10 above this morning.
Tonight: Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming west after midnight.
Today's Forecast: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the mid 40s. South winds 5-10 mph. Wind chill readings as low as 10 above this morning.
Tonight: Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming west after midnight.
ATC EOC advises avoiding all non‑essential travel tonight across Travis, Williamson, and Hays Counties. Icy roads remain a significant hazard and will refreeze after sunset. Crews are working to restore safe conditions. Check AustinTexas.gov/alerts for updates.
Active Emergency Information Hub
During a disaster or emergency, visit this page to get up-to-date official information from the City of Austin and Travis County about the hazard impacting our community and the immediate actions you should take to keep you and your loved ones safe.
AustinTexas.gov
January 27, 2026 at 12:48 AM
ATC EOC advises avoiding all non‑essential travel tonight across Travis, Williamson, and Hays Counties. Icy roads remain a significant hazard and will refreeze after sunset. Crews are working to restore safe conditions. Check AustinTexas.gov/alerts for updates.
Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect through 9 AM Tuesday for all of South Central Texas. Lows in the single digits and teens will create dangerous wind chills and threaten unprotected pipes, pets, and livestock. Limit time outdoors, layer up, and check on vulnerable neighbors. #TxWx #NWS
January 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Good Monday Morning!
Today's Forecast: Sunny, cold with highs in the lower 30s. North winds 10-15 mph. Wind chill readings as low as zero this morning.
Tonight: Clear, cold with lows around 14. North winds around 5 mph, becoming west after midnight.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Today's Forecast: Sunny, cold with highs in the lower 30s. North winds 10-15 mph. Wind chill readings as low as zero this morning.
Tonight: Clear, cold with lows around 14. North winds around 5 mph, becoming west after midnight.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
January 26, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Good Monday Morning!
Today's Forecast: Sunny, cold with highs in the lower 30s. North winds 10-15 mph. Wind chill readings as low as zero this morning.
Tonight: Clear, cold with lows around 14. North winds around 5 mph, becoming west after midnight.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Today's Forecast: Sunny, cold with highs in the lower 30s. North winds 10-15 mph. Wind chill readings as low as zero this morning.
Tonight: Clear, cold with lows around 14. North winds around 5 mph, becoming west after midnight.
Source: NWS
#LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Just posted a full event timeline & postmortem for the Jan 23–26 winter/ice storm. Covers the warning upgrades, sleet/ice impacts, travel hazards, and the extreme cold phase. Precip is done, but refreeze and hard freezes continue. Full breakdown now up on the site.
Winter Storm / Ice Event – Full Timeline & Postmortem
South Central Texas – January 23–26, 2026
lotoc.org
January 25, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Just posted a full event timeline & postmortem for the Jan 23–26 winter/ice storm. Covers the warning upgrades, sleet/ice impacts, travel hazards, and the extreme cold phase. Precip is done, but refreeze and hard freezes continue. Full breakdown now up on the site.
Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect through Monday noon for all of South Central Texas. Wind chills will drop to single digits for most areas, with parts of the Hill Country near –5°. This cold is dangerous for people, pets, pipes, and livestock. Stay warm and take precautions.
January 25, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect through Monday noon for all of South Central Texas. Wind chills will drop to single digits for most areas, with parts of the Hill Country near –5°. This cold is dangerous for people, pets, pipes, and livestock. Stay warm and take precautions.
Wintry precip has ended, but roads across the Hill Country and Austin metro remain icy and dangerous. Any melting this afternoon will refreeze tonight, with hazardous travel likely into Monday morning. Avoid driving if possible and follow all closures. Check drivetexas.org for updates.
DriveTexas
drivetexas.org
January 25, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Wintry precip has ended, but roads across the Hill Country and Austin metro remain icy and dangerous. Any melting this afternoon will refreeze tonight, with hazardous travel likely into Monday morning. Avoid driving if possible and follow all closures. Check drivetexas.org for updates.
Wintry precip has ended, but roads across Central Texas remain icy and dangerous. Any melting this afternoon will refreeze tonight, with hazardous travel likely into Monday morning. Avoid driving if possible and follow all closures. Check drivetexas.org for conditions.
DriveTexas
drivetexas.org
January 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Wintry precip has ended, but roads across Central Texas remain icy and dangerous. Any melting this afternoon will refreeze tonight, with hazardous travel likely into Monday morning. Avoid driving if possible and follow all closures. Check drivetexas.org for conditions.
JUST A REMINDER!
Our Ice Storm Warning is still in effect until noon today.
Our Extreme Cold Warning is still in effect until noon tomorrow.
Stay warm and safe!
#TxWx #LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Our Ice Storm Warning is still in effect until noon today.
Our Extreme Cold Warning is still in effect until noon tomorrow.
Stay warm and safe!
#TxWx #LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
January 25, 2026 at 4:20 PM
JUST A REMINDER!
Our Ice Storm Warning is still in effect until noon today.
Our Extreme Cold Warning is still in effect until noon tomorrow.
Stay warm and safe!
#TxWx #LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
Our Ice Storm Warning is still in effect until noon today.
Our Extreme Cold Warning is still in effect until noon tomorrow.
Stay warm and safe!
#TxWx #LocalWeather #NWS #LOTOC
WC‑ARES has now closed the weather net for this ice event. Thanks to all operators who provided reports and supported situational awareness. Roads remain hazardous in many areas—stay safe, stay warm, and continue monitoring official updates as conditions improve.
#WCARES #TxWx #LOTOC
#WCARES #TxWx #LOTOC
January 25, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Current Williamson County Power Outages: 647
Tracked Customers: 338,408
Oncor: 603
PEC: 17
Stay warm & safe!
Tracked Customers: 338,408
Oncor: 603
PEC: 17
Stay warm & safe!
Williamson Power Outages
PowerOutage.us tracks and aggregates power outages across Williamson County, Texas. View real-time outage data and provider information.
poweroutage.us
January 25, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Current Williamson County Power Outages: 647
Tracked Customers: 338,408
Oncor: 603
PEC: 17
Stay warm & safe!
Tracked Customers: 338,408
Oncor: 603
PEC: 17
Stay warm & safe!