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Current road conditions
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Last: 2 yr ago by australopithecus robustus
How do things look between Austin and College Station? I'm wanting to get back to CS before temps get above freezing and the floodwaters potentially release out of my attic, but want to do so safely. Thinking Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. I have someone that can turn off the water if need be, but currently have everything dripping to prevent freezing in the first place. What says TexAgs?
Tomorrow afternoon should be fine.
It's not Austin, but we drove back from Boerne today without any real issues. 21 was relatively free of ice outside of a patch or two near Caldwell and I was able to go around 70 the whole way
Just got back from the gym.
My assessment is that the road conditions are rapidly deteriorating. I would stay home. I was lucky.
My assessment is that the road conditions are rapidly deteriorating. I would stay home. I was lucky.
"Gimme a diablo sandwhich and a dr. pepper...to go"
Don't know about the rest of town but Greens Prairie Rd / Castlegate area is very slippery. Lots of people sliding around coming up the hill from Arrington to Castlegate. Be careful out there.
Buford T. Justice said:
Just got back from the gym.
My assessment is that the road conditions are rapidly deteriorating. I would stay home. I was lucky.
Agree with this
I had to leave house about 1pm and roads were not great but not bad. Just ran to HEB and Roads much much worse and very slick.
Thankfully not ton people out and about .. I'd stay at the house now
Tomorrow morning roads will be bad. Traffic this evening will be less and less and then slush that did melt will refreeze.
VStarr2024 said:
How do things look between Austin and College Station? I'm wanting to get back to CS before temps get above freezing and the floodwaters potentially release out of my attic, but want to do so safely. Thinking Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. I have someone that can turn off the water if need be, but currently have everything dripping to prevent freezing in the first place. What says TexAgs?
If you have water issues which I do not think you will guve me a text I can help your friend until you get back and guide in the right direction
I just drove from
BCS to Houston to catch an early flight. It was a pain in the ass. But I figured better this evening than at 5 am.
BCS to Houston to catch an early flight. It was a pain in the ass. But I figured better this evening than at 5 am.
Which way did you go and how long did it take? I have a flight tomorrow afternoon.
Trout said:
I just drove from
BCS to Houston to catch an early flight. It was a pain in the ass. But I figured better this evening than at 5 am.
That was us last night. Drive in was fine.
Not driving related, but our flight was majorly delayed.
We were supposed to leave at 6:30 am, but there was a line for de-icing so we actually took off at 8:00 am. 1.5 hours on the plane before taking off.
Just walked our dog in the south end of the county.
Our road has some sections that are fine and others that are slick and icy. And they aren't easily identified.
Our road has some sections that are fine and others that are slick and icy. And they aren't easily identified.
Wife just said KBTX said it would feel like 5 to negative 5 in the morning
Who knows if it will ne accirate
Who knows if it will ne accirate
I was in Jackson, WY a few years ago when a Labor Day snowstorm hit. I-80 in Wyoming was shut down the day before I was to start driving home. It opened the next day and I started home. I was in 4 wheel drive, and likely driving too slow for the folks "used to driving in this", but I did see 6 snow plows in the ditch along I-80. I figured if they can't stay on the road, then my slow speed was the right choice. That was a long day's driving.
Good morning!
Just drove multiple roads and all were fine, including bridges. There should be no issues today based on what I just experienced.
Just drove multiple roads and all were fine, including bridges. There should be no issues today based on what I just experienced.
Did you drive ALL the roads?
Because otherwise I'm going to need some more detailed information.
Because otherwise I'm going to need some more detailed information.
bassmaster84 said:
Which way did you go and how long did it take? I have a flight tomorrow afternoon.
Last night I took 6 to 105 because of where my hotel was. All the airports next to hotel were booked. Roads here seem good this morning other than bridges most likely
maroon barchetta said:
Did you drive ALL the roads?
Because otherwise I'm going to need some more detailed information.
I drove enough variety to know there's no reason for alarm
2 degrees wind chill is reason enough to stay home
Wind chill of 6 at Tomball and IAH and 2 at College Station at 500am. Dangerously cold conditions over the area along with gusty north winds #houwx #txwx
— Jeff Lindner (@JeffLindner1) January 16, 2024
aggiedata said:
2 degrees wind chill is reason enough to stay homeWind chill of 6 at Tomball and IAH and 2 at College Station at 500am. Dangerously cold conditions over the area along with gusty north winds #houwx #txwx
— Jeff Lindner (@JeffLindner1) January 16, 2024
Walked in and out of HEB with my jacket zipped up, not an issue. I'm alive and well.
Precisely the alarmist posture that's unnecessary. Funny though.
Pulled car out of garage to try to go to work and at least check things out, and the first moment I hit the brakes the car slid . Hit reverse and went back home. Just not worth the risk or hassle
Just made a trip to Walgreens.
Didn't skid but someone else skid. Just kept it slow and stayed in the tire tracks of those who were out earlier.
Definitely went over some icy spots though.
Didn't skid but someone else skid. Just kept it slow and stayed in the tire tracks of those who were out earlier.
Definitely went over some icy spots though.
Just drove around south CS. Still a good bit of ice in areas. Most of the major roadways are clear but still some busy intersections that are holding strong. Would be very easy to get complacent and get humbled.
Friend in Washington state that is a former Texan has been making fun of us for closing schools.
I told him you lived here and know that we aren't equipped for this.
Text me today that it is -5 and expecting 7-12" of snow. He drove to work at 65 mph. Good for him
I told him you lived here and know that we aren't equipped for this.
Text me today that it is -5 and expecting 7-12" of snow. He drove to work at 65 mph. Good for him
ChampsAg said:
Friend in Washington state that is a former Texan has been making fun of us for closing schools.
I told him you lived here and know that we aren't equipped for this.
Text me today that it is -5 and expecting 7-12" of snow. He drove to work at 65 mph. Good for him
On snow tires, after the snow plows cleared the road and trucks laid down salt to keep ice from forming. Not the same.
Chick-fil-A is closed just FYI I had to look to make sure it wasn't Sunday
Which one? The Bryan one said it was opening at 10:30.
Well then Nevermind. The tower park will probably open at 1030 also
No sign on door just locked so I figured closed all day
No sign on door just locked so I figured closed all day
trouble said:
Which one? The Bryan one said it was opening at 10:30.
There are two in Bryan.
I think it was the West side one but I didn't pay that much attention
I am out of town. What is the latest?
Other than some patchy ice, there should be next to no problems this morning.
It was pretty much all gone yesterday