So the trough coming down will drag AL98 and the moisture in the Gulf right up to our coast line. I guess it is safe to assume flood watches will need to be issued for tonight-Saturday?

At this rate we will be extremely lucky to see some measurable widespread rainfall from it. Guess it's on to waiting for next week.

Great. We probably won't get any rain out of this storm at this rate.

It sure does look like some spin going on out there with some cooler tops forming over the center area

Sure looks like it Rip76

Pretty impressive rainfall totals. Can't wait to see the drought maps tomorrow. I'll go ahead and say SE Texas will be white !!

Srain,

So if that Euro run verifies, we could be looking at a potential significant flooding situation here?

What are the odds this ends up being a little further South and East? Let's say Houston Metro area wash out? That WV is quite concerning. If that trough digs a little further south than predicted, could it be a flooding problem here?

Some pretty loud thunder here as well. Winter Storm Warnings should be issued to Fort Bend I would think. This is going to be an interesting night if the rain doesn't warm the surface. Wow so unpredictable.

Anyone have any reports out of NW Harris, Waller or Austin county area? Radar is showing some decent precip up there right now!

I am thinking around 11 or so, closings "might" be initiated. They may wait until 4-5 am though also. I agree with biff given the past few events didn't produce as intended, they may be a little skeptical to close down schools, business, courts and etc. I am a little curious though that no...

Ptarmigan wrote:I get this feeling, this could be the biggest freezing rain of the season. I hope I am wrong.

You aren't the only one with that feeling. Tonight will be fun to see unfold to say the least.

Weather Alert for Harris County, TX ! Special Statement ! Issued at: 9:37 PM CST on March 2, 2014, expires at: 12:45 AM CST on March 03, 2014 The tail end of scattered precipitation will be pushing eastward across the region in the next couple hours. This precipitation will mainly be in the form of ...

srainhoutx wrote:Portastorm just sent a text stating light freezing drizzle in SW Austin.

Excellent! Not sure if we will see that but I would love a surprise

srainhoutx wrote:Down to 38F and still dropping in NW Harris County.

You really think HGX will issue a winter advisory? It's down to 41 at my house in Sugar Land (about a mile west of the airport) and it drizzling. The wind is howling.

000 FXUS64 KHGX 062146 AFDHGX AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX 346 PM CST THU FEB 6 2014 .DISCUSSION... NEXT SHORTWAVE ON TRACK TO MOVE ACROSS THE DESERT SW AND ACROSS THE EASTERN HALF TX FRI AFTN/EVNG CAN BE SEEN ON W/V IMAGERY IN CALIFORNIA. AS IT APPROACHES, ...

The question is, will there be enough moisture with this system to saturate the lower levels to enable the precip to make it to the surface and will the temps be cold enough? I don't see it happening but a surprise would be nice.

I have a feeling it will be further North of Houston area. It will probably be rain rather than a mix of frozen precip if it even makes it to the ground. We are dry slotted right now so I would think it would take quite a bit of moisture to fall before it starts getting to the surface.

WX201, that mid/upper level moisture is associated with that upper low over Mexico. There is a tap of Eastern Pacific moisture that is ejecting E into Texas. Sleet continues here in NW Harris County albeit light at this hour. So question...as that moves East, does it tap any additional Gulf moistur...

Winter advisory keeps getting extending. I wonder what the HGX office will say after seeing the moisture out west starting to build. Should be an interesting discussion. Edit: Guess they don't think nothing of it. AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX 1142 AM CST TUE...