AUSTIN, Texas – A winter storm has brought snow to Central Texas.

Snow and sleet in Austin area

The backstory:

Snow fell in Austin and across the southeastern portions of the FOX 7 Austin viewing area. 

The majority of the snow began falling at around 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.

The whole system is expected to be out of the area before 9 a.m. 

You may still see isolated light snow showers in the late morning, but the main event will be done. 

Why you should care:

Roads will continue to be slick and slippery. 

A Winter Weather Advisory remains for Blanco, Burnet, Gillespie and Llano Counties until 6 p.m.

Bastrop, Fayette and Lee Counties are under a Winter Weather Warning until 6 p.m. as well.

Timeline:

9 a.m. – Most of the snow will be out of the area

10 a.m. – Temperatures expected to get above freezing 

Afternoon to Early Evening – With the higher temperatures (the high today will be 40 degrees) any snow on the ground will begin to melt and help improve road conditions

7 p.m. – Temperatures will drop below freezing again, so there is potential for refreezing on roads

What’s next:

Expect another cold night, with the low dropping into the low 20s and wind chills dipping into the teens. 

A Cold Weather Advisory still be in place until noon tomorrow (January 22) due to an expected cold morning.

How much snow fell in Austin?

By the numbers:

Most of the areas that saw snow didn’t see that much. 

Here are expected future snow fall totals, in inches, in the area:

• Austin – .1
• Bastrop – .6
• Giddings – .7
• La Grange – .9
• Lockhart – .5
• San Marcos – .3
• Blanco – .1

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