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Snowy, Very Cold and Windy from the Northern Plains to Great Lakes; Critical Fire Weather in South Texas

Moderate to heavy lake effect snow is expected downwind of the Great Lakes, with the Chicago metro potentially receiving 6 to 12 inches of snowfall. A frigid airmass will bring very cold temperatures to the Central U.S. and Mississippi Valley today, migrating into the Eastern U.S. on Monday. Dry and windy weather will bring critical fire weather conditions to South Texas today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Nov 9, 2025 at 6:02:16 pm CST

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for all of South Central Texas from 9 AM to 9 PM Sunday. North winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, along with low relative humidity values and dry vegetation, will create weather conditions that favor the rapid spread of wildfires.
A Freeze Warning is in effect from Midnight tonight until 9 AM Monday for portions of the Hill Country and southern Edwards Plateau. Temperatures are expected to fall to 26-32 degrees, with wind chills feeling as cold as 24 degrees. These cold temperatures can damage or kill sensitive plants and can cause unprotected outdoor pipes to burst. Please take time this evening to protect the 4 P's: People: Check on elderly neighbors and ensure everyone has a warm place to stay. Pets: Bring all pets indoors tonight. Plants: Cover sensitive vegetation or bring potted plants inside. Pipes: Cover or wrap outdoor faucets and pipes. Stay warm!
Clear and cold tonight. Low temperatures will range from the middle 20s to the middle 40s. Winds will be from the north-northeast at 10-15 mph.
Colder conditions will continue through Tuesday morning. Expect freezing temperatures in parts of the Hill Country and Southern Edwards Plateau Monday and Tuesday mornings. Then there will be a warming trend through the rest of the week. No rain is expected.
The NOAA weather radio transmitter in Austin, Texas is off the air due to an equipment problem. Our technicians are working to solve the problem.