While the recent cold snap didn’t set many all-time records, it will go down in the history books as one of the worst arctic blasts in Texas history. Especially when you consider how widespread the cold temps were. Jeff Lindner, Harris County Meteorologist, compiled this list for us. “Historic cold impacted the state and region […]
Hard Freezing Warning in effect for tonight for much of the area Another freeze is expected Friday night Light precipitation in the form of snow flurries is ending over the northern portions of the area. Skies will slowly clear this evening and allow temperatures to fall well below freezing yet again across the area. According […]
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect along and north of US 59 through tonight Cold temperatures – especially at night – will continue to result in infrastructure and human hardships Another hard freeze is likely Friday morning Abbott Dubs Storm “The Winter Version of Harvey” Governor Greg Abbott is calling this “the winter version […]
Wind Chill Warning Remains in Effect until Noon Today with Bitter Cold in Place. Freezing rain likely north of US 59 tonight into early Wednesday with accumulations of ice Travel conditions will deteriorate this evening into Wednesday morning Winter Storm Warning from 6 PM this evening along and north of US 59 10 Degrees at […]
As of 6 PM Monday, more than a million people in Harris County remain without power. And the National Weather Service has issued a second winter storm warning this week. It could be worse than the first. Expect more freezing precipitation and even colder temps. The warning lasts from midnight tonight until 6AM Thursday. Here […]
A crippling winter storm continues to ravage the region. Overnight, ice and snow accumulated on roadways. All major freeway overpasses closed. Both airports remain closed until further notice. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has started rolling blackouts lasting 15-45 minutes. Centerpoint just reported that one fourth of all customers in the Houston region are […]
As of 10PM, travel conditions are becoming increasingly more difficult with the winter storm. The freezing line has progressed to near the coast with upper 10’s spreading into the northern areas and mid 20’s into NW Harris County. Widespread freezing rain and sleet continues with accumulations in progress. Roads have become extremely dangerous north of […]
A dangerous winter storm will move into the region starting late this afternoon lasting into Monday with crippling travel impacts. Extraordinary cold for Monday and Tuesday Second winter storm possible over portions of the area Tuesday night-Thursday morning Discussion Freezing line has progressed southeast overnight and extends from near Conroe to Cypress to Katy to […]
Jeff Lindner, Harris County Meteorologist reports that the winter-storm watch has now been upgraded to a winter-storm warning and that it will start at 9PM tonight. The winter storm will create severe travel hazards Sunday and Monday. He also warns that extreme cold on Monday and Tuesday will create widespread challenges. A disturbance this evening […]
The preliminary engineering phase of the project to add more gates to Lake Houston is rapidly drawing to a close. Engineers should complete their final (preliminary) report on the Spillway Improvement project next month. At the Coastal Water Authority board meeting on 2/10/21, Chris Mueller, PhD, PE, gave an update on the preliminary engineering report […]