SAN ANTONIO – KSAT is providing the latest on weather, traffic, power outages and more in and around San Antonio during this weekend’s wintry weather.
Freezing rain and sleet left South Central Texas, but overnight, we had a lot of ice. As a result, roads are hazardous — especially bridges and overpasses.
Although temperatures will likely stay just below freezing, road conditions should improve this afternoon. That being said, it’s best to stay home if you can!
Here’s what to know as of Sunday morning:
Forecast
Record-breaking lows are likely Monday and Tuesday mornings as cold air lingers. It’ll feel even colder with the wind. However, temperatures will be warming back to the low 60s by the end of next week.
Large ‘pileup’ in Kimble County
Multiple first responders were dispatched to a multi-vehicle pileup on Interstate 10 near Junction in Kimble County on Saturday evening.
Junction is approximately 115 miles away from the KSAT 12 newsroom in downtown San Antonio.
A man was killed due to the crash, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
A trailer detached from a semi and landed on top of the man’s vehicle. Authorities said he was wearing a seatbelt but was pronounced dead at the scene.
It is unknown if there were any other injuries.
7-vehicle crash in far west Bexar County linked to ice on road
Ice on the road was linked to a seven-vehicle crash in far west Bexar County on Sunday morning, according to a Bexar County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson.
The crash was reported around 10:20 a.m. on northbound Loop 1604 near Marbach Road. No major injuries were reported, according to BCSO.
>> Ice on road linked to 7-vehicle crash in far west Bexar County, BCSO says
Hazardous/closed roads
Although freezing rain and sleet have moved away from South Central Texas, the overnight conditions resulted in significant ice accumulation.
As a result, some roads remain dangerous, particularly bridges and overpasses, on Sunday.
>> WATCH LIVE: Road and highway conditions in San Antonio area, Hill Country during wintry weather
In San Antonio, all highways and flyovers are open; however, the Texas Department of Transportation’s San Antonio office is urging drivers to stay off the roads, if possible.
“Only essential personnel and emergency responders should be out,” TxDOT San Antonio posted on X just before 7 a.m. Sunday.
As of 2:15 p.m. Sunday, the San Antonio Public Works said on Facebook that six city roads remain closed due to ice, including:
- Green Mountain at Loop 1604
- East Nakoma and U.S. Highway 281
- Martin Luther King Drive from Brooksdale Drive to West Hein
- West Commerce Street, Commerce bridge from Salado to Frio
- Buena Vista Street from South Richter Street to South Frio, Buena Vista bridge from Frio to Salado
- U.S. Highway 281 North Access Road from South Terminal to 0
Click here for more details.
SAFD: 45 calls responded to since late Saturday
A San Antonio Fire Department spokesperson said in a Sunday morning email that the department had responded to 45 calls since 10 p.m. Saturday.
It was not clear if all of the incidents were related to weather.
Ice accumulation in the Hill Country
While reporting live in Kerrville on Sunday morning, KSAT Weather Authority Meteorologist Justin Horne showed ice accumulation on roads in Kerrville.
Horne also pointed to minimal power outages across the Kerrville area. The city’s energy utility showed one minor outage Sunday morning.
Later Sunday, Horne reported that light snow flurries began showing in the city. See the video in the player above.
Power outages
Hundreds of CPS Energy customers experienced power outages on Sunday morning due to ice accumulation on equipment and broken tree limbs.
The utility released the following statement on Sunday morning:
"CPS Energy crews are working safely to restore the weather-related outages. We thank our customers for their patience as our crews work in hazardous conditions. Please continue to check cpsenergy.com/outagemap for the latest updates."
Watch below: KSAT’s Devan Karp and Alex Gamez track power outages
According to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the state’s power supply should be able to meet the demand during this weather event. Click here for conditions from ERCOT.
70 flight cancellations at SA Airport on Sunday
As of 3:45 p.m. Sunday, the San Antonio International Airport has reported 70 flight cancelations and 51 delays.
Fourteen flights have been canceled for Monday, according to the City of San Antonio
>> Nearly 50 flights canceled at San Antonio International Airport amid nationwide travel disruptions
There are more than 10,000 cancellations nationwide, according to flight-tracking site FlightAware, with most showing on Sunday.
Aviation analytics company Cirium says its data shows that Sunday will be the highest cancellation event since the pandemic, with over 29% of all U.S. departing flights axed, the Associated Press reported Sunday morning.
Tips for ice removal
Keep these basics in your trunk
If you only add one item, make it an ice scraper. When ice builds up overnight, you’ll need a reliable scraper to clear your windshield and windows before you go. Having one in the trunk (or better yet, within reach inside the car) is a simple step that can make a big difference when temperatures drop.
A smart trick for icy headlights
Ice doesn’t just stick to windshields—it can also freeze over headlights and exterior lights, cutting down visibility. Instead of scraping lights (which can scratch or damage them), try this quick fix:
- Fill a spray bottle with rubbing alcohol (or pick up a de-icer product from a store).
- Spray the entire light until the ice begins to melt away.
Alcohol helps melt the ice quickly, making it a safer option than trying to chip or scrape frozen buildup.
Winter storm reaches from New York to West Texas
KSAT Weather Authority Meteorologist Sarah Spivey showed the sheer size of the winter, reaching from New York to West Texas, during a report on Sunday.
School closures
More than a dozen school districts and local colleges announced their plans to cancel classes on Monday, Jan. 26.
A list of school closures, which will be updated throughout the night, can be found here.
Business closures
Several San Antonio-area businesses have closed their doors as the wintry weather moves through the Alamo City.
A running list of those closures can be found here.
What our community is seeing
As temperatures in and around South Central Texas dropped, some areas started accumulating ice on Saturday night.
>> Click here to see the latest viewer photos on KSAT Connect
KSAT viewers shared the following photos of ice accumulation.
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Ice conditions in Boerne, Cordillera Ranch area.
Where to stay warm in San Antonio, Bexar County
San Antonio and Bexar County opened several warming centers and resiliency hubs ahead of the winter storm.
There are five warming centers open across Bexar County, and six resiliency hubs in San Antonio.
The VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority is offering fare-free rides to and from San Antonio-area warming centers and resilience hubs through Monday.
Riders boarding vehicles in the VIA fleet are asked to alert the operator that they intend to travel to a warming center, and let a reservation agent know the same if booking a VIAtrans trip.
>> VIA to offer fare-free rides to and from San Antonio-area warming centers
West Side shelter takes in more clients
Alex Arias with Last Chance Ministries, a church located on the West Side, told KSAT’s Pachatta Pope late Saturday night how the facility is operating during this weekend’s wintry weather. Watch the report below:
Can’t be ‘beet’
Emergency crews in Bexar County treated roads with a familiar mix of ingredients such as sand and chat rock.
According to KSAT’s Devan Karp, those same crews also used beet juice to prevent roads from serious icing. Watch his report from Saturday below:
New Braunfels man makes frozen neighborhood street his personal skating rink
A New Braunfels man turned a frozen neighborhood street into his personal ice skating rink. With a hockey stick in hand, the man could be seen skating in circles in KSAT Connect video on Sunday.