Weather Forecast for Marble Falls

* WHAT...Accumulations of 1/10 to 1/4 inch of ice likely across the warning area. Isolated amounts of 1/4 to 1/2 inch are possible across the Hill Country. In addition, dangerously cold temperatures are expected Saturday night through Monday morning. * WHERE...A portion of south central Texas. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing rain could begin as early as Saturday morning over the Hill Country and Saturday afternoon and evening elsewhere.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 800-452-9292, or by going to drivetexas.org. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 degrees below zero possible over parts of the Hill Country and southern Edwards Plateau late Saturday night into early Sunday morning and late Sunday evening through Monday morning. Forecast wind chills for the rest of the area range from the single digits to the teens. * WHERE...For all of South Central Texas. * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 degrees below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite on exposed skin if precautions are not taken. Extreme cold will become life threatening and likely damage unprotected pipes and put livestock at risk.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 below zero, mainly Sunday and Monday mornings. In addition, the air temperature will fall as low as 15 degrees on Sunday morning, then as low as 5 above zero on Monday morning. * WHERE...Central Texas * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite on exposed skin if precautions are not taken. Cold temperatures will become life threatening to people and animals outside without adequate warmth or shelter. Damage to plumbing is likely if pipes are not properly drained or insulated.

Cold temperatures will become life threatening to people and animals outside without adequate warmth or shelter. Damage to plumbing is likely if pipes are not properly drained or insulated. Have an emergency kit and enough supplies ready in case of power outages. Make frequent checks on vulnerable family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Ice accumulations between one quarter of an inch and one half of an inch. Isolated amounts up to three quarters of an inch can't be ruled out. In addition, sleet and snow accumulations up to one inch are also possible. * WHERE...Central Texas * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible.

Have an emergency kit ready in case of power outages. Check on vulnerable friends and family. Consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Take a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. The latest road conditions can be found at drivetexas.org.