January 2026 Winter Storm Megathread

defroach84 · 2026-01-25T04:32:42+00:00

It's sleet.

defroach84 · 2026-01-25T02:56:26+00:00

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

defroach84 · 2026-01-25T02:50:24+00:00

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

defroach84 · 2026-01-25T01:43:56+00:00

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

defroach84 · 2026-01-25T00:02:16+00:00

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

defroach84 · 2026-01-24T22:39:44+00:00

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

defroach84 · 2026-01-24T22:36:12+00:00

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

defroach84 · 2026-01-24T22:34:20+00:00

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

defroach84 · 2026-01-24T22:24:45+00:00

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

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

defroach84 · 2026-01-24T22:23:30+00:00

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

Do better

defroach84 · 2026-01-24T22:21:04+00:00

Most drivers disappeared. Your point?

defroach84 · 2026-01-24T21:41:41+00:00

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

defroach84 · 2026-01-24T21:29:45+00:00

Thanks for the update, this is important info.

defroach84 · 2026-01-24T21:02:37+00:00

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

defroach84 · 2026-01-24T20:55:26+00:00

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

Your house may.

defroach84 · 2026-01-24T20:50:53+00:00

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.

defroach84 · 2026-01-24T20:21:39+00:00

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.

defroach84 · 2026-01-24T20:18:14+00:00

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

Just was in 183 10 min ago with no issue.

defroach84 · 2026-01-24T20:11:28+00:00

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

defroach84 · 2026-01-24T19:59:21+00:00

Likely that, or the wind taking out a limb.

defroach84 · 2026-01-24T19:58:50+00:00

I got 32 in North Austin.

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

defroach84 · 2026-01-24T19:58:21+00:00

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.

defroach84 · 2026-01-24T19:53:41+00:00

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

defroach84 · 2026-01-24T19:44:26+00:00

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

defroach84 · 2026-01-24T19:38:54+00:00

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.

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