After a dangerous weekend of sleet and icy roads across Central Texas, conditions are slowly improving — but caution is still critical Monday morning.Road Condi
Roads across Central Texas remain icy and dangerous the morning after a weekend winter storm. This has caused school districts, businesses, city, and county offices to be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Where melted ice refroze overnight into black ice Even areas that look wet may be dangerously slick. If you don't have to drive this morning, the safest choice is to stay home."Passable does not mean safe," Austin's Transportation & Public Works department said. In Lakeway, Flint Rock Road between 620 and Wild Cherry remains closed through Monday morning due to icy conditions, though hospital access from Highway 620 is still available in emergencies. Lakeway police assisted several stranded motorists Sunday night and continue monitoring roadways.In Round Rock, I-35 flyovers remain closed to traffic, with conditions actually worsening in some areas from overnight refreezing. "There has not been much change since yesterday," Round Rock officials said. "If you see a barricade, DO NOT go around it." Fredericksburg officials shared photos Monday morning showing the dangerous mix of black ice, dry patches and still-frozen sections on city streets.Temperatures are in the teens to low 20s across the region, and gusty winds are making it feel like the single digits. The cold air is harsh, and exposure can be dangerous.Curbside trash, recycling and composting collection will be delayed by one day. Lakeway also suspended trash and recycling services Monday, with all schedules sliding forward one day.Austin court dates and due dates for Monday will be extended. Austin Public Health clinic appointments scheduled for Monday will be rescheduled. Austin Animal Services remains closed Monday, though staff are on-site caring for animals. Lakeway city offices, the Lakeway Activity Center, Swim Center and Skate Park remain closed through Monday. All Travis County Parks, including Bee Creek Sports Complex, are closed through Monday.operations continue at seven facilities. A total of 879 individuals were welcomed overnight across congregate shelters and family shelter locations. Shelters continue operating 24 hours through Tuesday morning. Transportation assistance is available by calling Austin 3-1-1. Four warming centers are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, including Central Library, Terrazas Branch, Little Walnut Creek Branch and One Texas Center.Austin Energy crews continue responding to isolated outages, with impacts remaining limited. However, ice remains on trees and power lines, and additional outages may be possible.Winds will gradually shift out of the southThat sunshine will make a big difference. Even if air temperatures stay near freezing in the Hill Country, sun hitting the pavement will help melt remaining ice, improving conditions through the afternoon.While it will still be cold Monday night and again Tuesday morning, each day gets warmer after that, with temperatures nearing seasonal averages by midweek. Another cold front is possible later this week, but at this point, no ice or snow is expected.As temperatures drop across Central Texas, one question keeps popping up online: Should you drip your faucets or let them stream?To settle the debate, we spokeAfter a dangerous weekend of sleet and icy roads across Central Texas, conditions are slowly improving — but caution is still critical Monday morning.Road CondiBody found at Central Austin gas station during winter storm Austin police are investigating after a man's body was discovered at a gas station in central Austinearly Sunday morning following a winter storm that swept thCentral Texans woke up to icy roads, sidewalks and yards this morning after the worst of the winter storm blew through the region overnight.The region is now f
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