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First freeze falls on Austin, with more cold nights to come
After yesterday night's first freeze for the region, Austin can expect a cold and windy week ahead.
This morning marked the coldest on record for Dec. 1, the National Weather Service reported from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Austin Bergstrom International Airport has tied the record low for Dec 1 at 23 degrees, previously set in 2010, and… https://t.co/d8oxHwyfOW— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWS Austin/San Antonio)1606821393.0
The rest of the week is expected to be even chillier with another freeze expected on Thursday night.
If you're a fan of these below normal temperatures and are looking for an excuse to wear your sweaters and start up… https://t.co/HrPbM8qtV8— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWS Austin/San Antonio)1606734022.0
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