A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Tuesday. Very strong wind gusts and low relative humidity will support the rapid spread and difficult suppression of any wildfires that may ignite. Avoid activities that could cause a wildfire! #atxwx

For more information, go to www.atxwildfirehub.com

Tonight and tomorrow night are looking even colder than last month’s cold snap, with temperatures in the teens for Wednesday night. No risk from wintry precip, just from frigid temperatures and wind chills! Stay warm and protect the Ps! #atxwx

First look at the first of two dangerously cold nights in Central Texas.

WEDNESDAY MORNING
🔹Air temps: 15-25°
🔹Wind speed: 15-25 MPH
🔹Wind chill: 0-15°

B r u t a l. Genuine concern for hypothermia if you're outside for too long without the right gear

Forecast is firming up for the winter storm event happening Monday night/Tuesday morning. Looks to be more snow than sleet. Totals are in flux, but anywhere from 0.5"-3" of snow could fall. Area is under a Winter Storm Watch (which could become a warning later). Protect the 4Ps and stay warm! #atxwx

Chances of some sort of snow/wintery precip are increasing for the Austin/Travis County area. Timing looks to be Monday night into Tuesday morning. While nighttime temperatures will be below freezing, it looks like there will be enough daytime heating to melt any potential snow/ice over the week.

So, uh, next week...

Escalating quickly. Show chances:📈

Fresh forecast coming up from 4:30 to 7 AM on CBS Austin

Things will warm up nicely this week--however, another Arctic air mass is headed our way again over the weekend. So far, temperatures track to fall into the mid-to-upper 20s at night for the first half of next week. Get ready to cover those plants again! #atxwx

Bottom line: You HAVE to keep close tabs on the forecast if you plan on being on the road anytime between Wednesday night and Friday morning.

Overall though, a common and manageable winter weather event for us. Unmitigated disaster (like 2021, 2023) is NOT expected

#fireweatherforecast
After the cold front passes Sunday, we’ll see a strong northwesterly wind and low humidities. Any finer fuels that are dead/freeze cured will have potential for ignition. Look for a Red Flag Warning during that time #atxwx

Info on next week's cold front:
-Yes, it will get below freezing at night, starting Sunday night. Protect the 4 P's!
-Yes, there is a chance of some wintry precip Thursday and Friday. However, it is too soon to tell.
-No, it won't be like Uri--we will get above freezing during the day. #atxwx