Winter Storm Warning Extended as Icy Roadways Make Driving Dangerous

SAN ANGELO – Several rounds of sleet and freezing rain are expected to continue across all of West Texas for the next two days and the Winter Storm Warning has now been extended through Thursday morning, Feb. 2, 2023. 

According to the National Weather Service office in San Angelo, accumulations of ice on roads, bridges and overpasses have made driving very dangerous and several rounds of freezing precipitation are expected through Thursday morning.

This will be a prolonged freezing event with temperatures staying well below freezing while the sleet and snow blanket the area building up ice on area roadways.  

Several crashes have been reported on area highways including US 277 S. at Christoval, US 87 N. near Grape Creek, US 87 S past Wall and US 67 N. near Miles.  

Driving is highly discouraged.  Most schools, government offices, banks and businesses are closed Tuesday as a result of the terrible driving conditions.  

Officials are asking everyone to stay home if at all possible.  If you must drive, avoid bridges and overpasses especially Loop 306 in San Angelo.  

There is a 50% chance of sleet and freezing rain today increasing to 90% Tuesday night and 100% Wednesday.  

This is a dangerous weather situation. Residents are urged to check back often for further updates and instructions.