Arctic Front: Central Texas with cooler temperatures and a chance of winter rain

Our region is under freezing temperatures due to the passage of an arctic front that will drop further this Sunday night with a chance of wintry showers.

A hard freeze warning has been issued for Austin and San Antonio until 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Besides, Winter weather warning It extended over much of Central Texas from 12:00 noon on Sunday and until 12:00 noon on Monday. This warning tells us that very low levels are expected with a chance of winter rain. The warning also covers San Antonio, Austin, College Station Victoria and Houston.

Additionally, we have a Low Wind Chill Warning in effect until 12:00 PM Monday. This means that in the next 48 hours we will record sensation temperatures up to single digits.

This warning is for San Antonio, New Braunfels, Austin, Frederickburg, Keerville, Hondo, Uvalde and Pleaseanton. Wind chills will be 19 in San Antonio and 15 in Austin, so it’s recommended that if you have nowhere to go outside, don’t.

We are tracking the possibility of a wintry mix registering in San Antonio Sunday night and impacting Monday morning. This wintry mix can cause ice on bridges and roads, so it’s reiterated not to go outside. Fortunately, Monday is a holiday, so there is no risk of traffic due to classes or work.

But when will this rain be seen? By 10:30 p.m. Sunday, rain could reach parts of central Texas and parts of San Antonio. In parts of the Hill Country, such as Fredericksburg, a wintry mix is ​​likely expected, but snow is not expected.

Later, during the early hours of Monday, San Antonio and parts of Austin will likely see advancing rain, but there are areas in Travis County that will likely receive a wintry mix.

All precipitation begins as snow because it is higher in the atmosphere, where it is very cold, but as it passes through various layers and reaches the surface it may freeze or fall as snow. We explain the differences in winter rainfall.

Ice melts and does not refreeze.

As snow melts in other layers of the atmosphere and freezes on cold surfaces, the dreaded “black ice” can appear on highways.

Snow melts in atmospheric layers and refreezes before hitting the ground. It is similar to hail, but not black snow.

Snow never melts, it starts as snow and ends up as snow due to temperatures near or below freezing.

Type of fabric and Which layer to wear will be able to protect you more from these cold temperatures in North Texas. These are the recommendations made by the CDC on what kind of layers to wear in the winter season.
Inner layer: Fabrics that retain body heat and do not absorb moisture are recommended. These fabrics or materials are: wool, silk and polypropylene. Insulating layer: This layer will help you remove air from your body. Recommended fabrics are: wool or goose down. Outer layer: This outer layer protects you from wind, rain or snow, i.e. repels or repels water.

However so far, the Local authorities have promised that the electricity grid will not fail For this More than three days below freezingDon’t deny having an electricity generator.

Before using it, you should be very careful while installing and monitoring it to avoid incidents. Here’s what you should know about how to use an electricity generator:
They must be at least 20 feet from any window or door. That is, in a place where rain and snow do not reach them.
· Install a CO or carbon monoxide detector.
· Connect appliances to the generator with individual, rugged or outdoor-rated extension cords.
· Do not use the generator or equipment if it gets wet from rain or snow.

If your heating isn’t enough for the low temperatures expected in Texas, you should Be extra careful when using other ways to heat your home.

The CDC recommends the following: Keep your home warm without the risk of fire or monoxide poisoning.

· Do not use stove for heating.
Try carrying a sleeping bag.
· Use a portable heater.
· Use an electric heater with an automatic shut-off switch.
· Be at least 3 feet away from heat sources, such as heaters, curtains, furniture, or bedding.
· Never cover the heater with blankets or cloths.
· Do not leave babies or children unattended near heaters.
· Avoid using extension cords to install heaters.
· Do not use your electric heater if its cable is badly damaged.

If you don’t want to end up with an expensive car repair bill due to the ravages of winter weather, go here to see what mechanics recommend for taking care of your vehicle.

It’s recommended to avoid traveling by car in Texas winter weather, but if you must go outside, consider bringing the following:

· Cell phones, cables and portable chargers.
· Change of warm clothes: hat, gloves, coat and blanket.
· Windshield scraper
· A shovel
· Flashlight and extra batteries
· Bottles of water and snacks
· First aid kit
· Necessary medicines
· Pocket knife
chains or ropes
Canned compressed air for emergency tire repair
· Cat litter or salt to melt snow
· Cable to pass the battery
· Reflective vests and signs
· Road Map