Austin Braces for Potential Snow and Freezing Temperatures This Weekend
Austin Braces for Potential Snow and Freezing Temperatures This Weekend
US · Published Jan 21, 2026
Austin is preparing for a major winter storm with potential for freezing temperatures and precipitation.
An Arctic cold front will bring temperatures below freezing, with wind chills in the teens and twenties.
Residents are urged to take precautions, including stocking up on supplies and winterizing homes.
Central Texas to be impacted this weekend
Austin is bracing for a significant winter storm expected to impact Central Texas this weekend. An Arctic cold front is forecasted to move into the region on Friday, causing temperatures to plummet dramatically. Residents can expect morning temperatures to start in the upper 50s°F, briefly rising to the low to mid-60s°F before plunging below freezing by Saturday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the area, urging residents to prepare for hazardous conditions.
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