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Another winter storm warning is in effect for Central Texas that will bring more freezing rain into late Wednesday and snow into Thursday. But it's the homestretch, with sunny skies and warmer temperatures expected this weekend.
The storm warning is in effect until Thursday at 6 p.m., during which time the Austin-area will see patchy freezing rain throughout the day and into the night. Wednesday temperatures have already risen slightly due to rain, but the rain is expected to stop by afternoon. The rain and melting ice bring the high for the day to 33 degrees. However, temperatures are expected to drop below freezing again, to a low of 25 degrees, as layers of ice form and a wintry mix of freezing ice, sleet and snow is expected going into the night and Thursday morning.
Week Outlook: Light at the end of this wintry tunnel...one more winter weather event is forecast for late tonight into Thursday. Main impacts will be west of a Kerrville to San Antonio line. Then it is sunny skies and warming conditions through the weekend and into next week! pic.twitter.com/VBss3fM7QH
— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) February 17, 2021
There is at least 1/4 inch of ice in the area, which could grow to 1/2 inch in isolated areas Thursday. Officials urge residents not to drive due to icy roads being especially slick from the freezing rain.
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Tito's Handmade Vodka
Show your love for Tito's and for the community this year with a wide selection of not that ugly, uglyish, ugly, uglier, and ugliest holiday sweaters.
There's lots choose from, and plenty of accessories like scarves and socks, plus gear for your dog, too.
All of the items can be purchased online or at the Love, Tito’s Retail Store in Austin, TX. 100% of all net proceeds from online or in-store purchases go to one of the nonprofits we’ve teamed up with.
Click here to see the entire collection in the Tito's store.
🗓 All weekend
Check out this highly anticipated art exhibition with illuminated art along Waller Creek. Tickets are free and the event includes food vendors, dazzling lights, live music, and hands-on activities
All weekend 6 p.m - 10 p.m | 📍Waterloo Park
This iconic holiday tradition lights up for the first time this holiday season starting this weekend! Reserve your spot for an enchanting light and sound performance, delicious hot cocoa, sweet treats, and some overall fun with your friends or family. The show runs till January 6th.
6 p.m and 9 p.m | 📍Mozart's Coffee Roasters - 3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
🗓 Saturday
This fitness event is free and open to the public. Get your morning started right with a "Fitness in the park" class for kickboxing! The class will be led by certified instructors and is a great way to get a cardio workout in while also honing your self-defense skills.
10 a.m - 11 a.m | 📍 Metz Park
Support local LBGTQ+ and female artists at this outdoor market with over 150 vendors. Get your holiday shopping out of the way at this event, with vendors for food trucks, handmade goods, raffles, hands on workshops and activities, and more.
Did someone say cheese?! If you're like me and always willing to get your hands on a bowl of mac and cheese, then this event is for you. Check out the Mac and Cheese festival happening this weekend to decide which vendor has. the best mac and cheese for yourself, and enjoy the bar with creative cocktails while you're at it. Tickets start at $45.
11 a.m - 3 p.m | 📍Lantana Place - 7415 Southwest Parkway
