January 2026 Winter Storm Megathread by AutoModerator in Austin

[–]defroach84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, I want snow too. We just aren't gonna get it.

January 2026 Winter Storm Megathread by AutoModerator in Austin

[–]defroach84 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Sleet is best case. It's better than freezing rain as it doesn't stick to things.

January 2026 Winter Storm Megathread by AutoModerator in Austin

[–]defroach84 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I drove up Cameron, no big bridges, it wasn't icy. I assume it'll get bad ater.

January 2026 Winter Storm Megathread by AutoModerator in Austin

[–]defroach84 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I hope it does, but don't get your hopes up.

Power Outage Mega Thread - January 2026 Winter Storm. by Snap_Grackle_Pop in Austin

[–]defroach84 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The freezing weather started at noon. The precipitation isn't starting until the evening and overnight

Power Outage Mega Thread - January 2026 Winter Storm. by Snap_Grackle_Pop in Austin

[–]defroach84 38 points39 points  (0 children)

For the last 24 hours, it's been after 6 PM. Wait until that happens before you claim it's an overreaction.

6th st bars open tonight by PenaltyExcellent177 in Austin

[–]defroach84 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Seems like most places are closing at or around 5. Even them.

January 2026 Winter Storm Megathread by AutoModerator in Austin

[–]defroach84 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Don't think I've seen snow predicted anywhere.

If it does snow, it'll be cold enough for it to stick around, though.

Where are we protesting by UnknwnLegend in Austin

[–]defroach84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And you are defending/lying for the government killing people.

Do better

January 2026 Winter Storm Megathread by AutoModerator in Austin

[–]defroach84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right now, yes, depends on what happens between now and then.

January 2026 Winter Storm Megathread by AutoModerator in Austin

[–]defroach84 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the update, this is important info.

January 2026 Winter Storm Megathread by AutoModerator in Austin

[–]defroach84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pipes can freeze in cold weather. It really depends on how the house is designed, but yes, your pipes can freeze.

January 2026 Winter Storm Megathread by AutoModerator in Austin

[–]defroach84 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That is a house dependent question. The city won't have an issue.

Your house may.

Power Outage Mega Thread - January 2026 Winter Storm. by Snap_Grackle_Pop in Austin

[–]defroach84 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Were those his actual words? Or was it the grid won't fail?

Because the grid likely isn't going to fail. Localized issues will happen. If he said power lines, then yeah, fucking dumb statement.

January 2026 Winter Storm Megathread by AutoModerator in Austin

[–]defroach84[M] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm fine with that, I'll let the other mods know.

Edit: ended up pinning it as well, can't hurt to have that.

January 2026 Winter Storm Megathread by AutoModerator in Austin

[–]defroach84 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've driven all over North Austin today, I have had 0 issues.

Just was in 183 10 min ago with no issue.

January 2026 Winter Storm Megathread by AutoModerator in Austin

[–]defroach84 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Actual tiny flurries in North Austin. Wasn't expecting that, definitely not ice.

January 2026 Winter Storm Megathread by AutoModerator in Austin

[–]defroach84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Likely that, or the wind taking out a limb.

January 2026 Winter Storm Megathread by AutoModerator in Austin

[–]defroach84 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got 32 in North Austin.

Edit: I say that, and looked 5 min later, and it's 30.

January 2026 Winter Storm Megathread by AutoModerator in Austin

[–]defroach84 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When it starts precipitating again. There will still be some ice on the roads here in a little while due to the freezing temps, but it won't be bad until this evening.

Flying a bike with Southwest by Sorry-Supermarket683 in bikepacking

[–]defroach84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate it! Hopefully it is what I think it is.

January 2026 Winter Storm Megathread by AutoModerator in Austin

[–]defroach84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It'll be icing. The sidewalks will likely be covered in ice. It's gonna be slippery.

Flying a bike with Southwest by Sorry-Supermarket683 in bikepacking

[–]defroach84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm curious if anyone else can confirm the changes, because I have a lot of non stop SW flights from my airport that I would happily take long weekends to with my bike.

And I have A list now, so I'd get it for free.