Winter Weather Advisory until 06:00AM Friday
A strong upper level storm system will develop across West Central Texas today. As this system develops, light rain will begin to change over to snow during the afternoon and continue into tonight. Snowfall totals ranging from just a dusting up to 3 inches will be common. Higher elevations across the northern Concho Valley, Heartland, and Big Country may see even more. The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for a wintry mix of precipitation, with light snow accumulations possible, which is in effect until 6 AM CST Friday.
* WHAT...Rain changing over to snow.
* WHERE...the Concho Valley east into the Northwest Hill Country.
* WHEN...this afternoon and tonight.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations form a dusting up to 3 inches will be possible. However, this snow will combine with very strong winds to create travel difficulties late this afternoon and this evening.
* AFFECTED AREAS: SCHLEICHER ... MENARD ... SAN SABA ... TOM GREEN ... CONCHO ... MCCULLOCH ... MASON ... IRION
Instructions:
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving.
Address/Location
San Angelo Fire Department
306 W 1st St
San Angelo, TX 76903
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 325-659-8020
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Weather Advisory