San Angelo under winter storm warning, here's what we know
San Angelo is under a winter storm warning, according to the National Weather Service. Check back here for updates from the City, schools, NWS and more.
Pat O'Quinn, NWS meteorologist, said San Angelo was sitting at 25 degrees on Monday around noon.
"We are well below freezing with drizzles leaving slick spots on the roads," he said. "Hazardous weather has already began, the worst is coming with heavier precipitation through Wednesday."
O'Quinn said there will be a mix of freezing rain and sleet with temperatures near the mid 20's "for awhile."
"If we're lucky, we will get temperatures above freezing on Wednesday, but likely Thursday is when we'll be above freezing."
O'Quinn said people should keep an eye out for anything sensitive to cold weather including pipes, plants, pets and people. He also said power outages may be possible during this freeze.
SAISD and Angelo State University
SAISD campuses and offices will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 1 and Thursday, Feb. 2 due to inclement weather, according to an SAISD Facebook post.
"It is important to note that decisions made regarding school delays and/or closures are not based on temperature, but icy road conditions that make travel dangerous. Continue to check our website, Facebook, Twitter, or local media channels for further weather-related updates."
Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, classes at Angelo State University have been cancelled and the university will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 1.
City of San Angelo updates
Trash service did not operate Wednesday, Feb. 1, due to inclement weather. Republic Services will resume collection at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2.They will utilize additional trucks to help service Tuesday-Friday customers from this week with a goal to be back on track by Saturday, Feb. 4.Please make sure bins are out for pickup and leave them out until they are serviced.
Warming shelter
The City of San Angelo will be opening a warming shelter from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. each night beginning Monday, Jan. 30, through Friday, Feb. 3, at Carl Ray Johnson Recreation Center, 1103 Farr St.
Volunteers are needed to help run the warming shelter; sign up at signup.com/go/rwfuiKv. The American Red Cross will provide cots.
Animals are permitted but must not be aggressive or disruptive.
NWS seven day forecast
Wednesday Night: Showers. Low around 33. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64.
This article originally appeared on San Angelo Standard-Times: San Angelo under winter storm warning, here's what we know
