Montgomery County Issues Winter Weather Alert as Freezing Conditions Intensify

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX -- Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough is urging residents to take immediate precautions as a fast-moving cold front has pushed through Central Texas, bringing significantly colder temperatures and an increased threat of winter weather.

Recent forecasts indicate the cold front is moving faster than originally anticipated and is delivering much colder air, similar to conditions recently observed in the Texas Panhandle. Since yesterday’s update, meteorologists are now predicting the potential for higher ice accumulations, with freezing rain expected to begin later today.

Residents are strongly encouraged to complete all last-minute winterization preparations immediately. Temperatures are expected to drop sharply throughout the day and remain below freezing until at least Tuesday.

Judge Keough reminds residents to protect the “4 P’s” during winter weather events:

• People
• Pets
• Pipes
• Plants

Official forecast slides from the National Weather Service have been released and reflect both the most likely outcomes and reasonable worst-case scenarios. Current trends suggest temperatures are tracking closer to worst-case projections, particularly when compared to conditions affecting northern neighboring areas. County officials are closely monitoring the situation.

Rain showers are expected to move out this morning but will return later this afternoon, quickly transitioning into winter precipitation. Any precipitation that falls later today will not have an opportunity to thaw.

Residents are urged to avoid roads and all travel if at all possible, as conditions are expected to become unsafe by this evening.

Judge Keough has been in contact with all local electricity providers, who are currently activated in storm response mode and prepared to respond to outages as safely and quickly as conditions allow. Additional updates will be provided as necessary.

“Please stay safe, remain weather aware, and take this storm seriously,” Judge Keough said. “Your safety is our top priority.”

For continued updates, residents are encouraged to monitor official county communications and trusted weather sources.

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