Winter

Cattle graze in an ice-covered field along County Road 347 on Monday afternoon, January 26, 2026. The temperature reached the low-mid 30s Monday, but was expected to dip to 14 degrees by Tuesday morning. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cattle graze in an ice-covered field along County Road 347 on Monday afternoon, January 26, 2026. The temperature reached the low-mid 30s Monday, but was expected to dip to 14 degrees by Tuesday morning. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Snow-covered landscape

Andy Sharp
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Ice covered the Williamson County landscape after the winter storm the weekend of January 24-25.
An empty Square and Williamson County Courthouse were icy Monday, January 26, after a strong winter storm brought heavy rain, sleet and ice over the weekend. (Photo by Jessica Ohle)

An empty Square and Williamson County Courthouse were icy Monday, January 26, after a strong winter storm brought heavy rain, sleet and ice over the weekend. (Photo by Jessica Ohle)

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Winter storm ices Williamson County, but leaves minimal damage

Nalani Nuylan and Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Following rain, wind and a hard freeze from Winter Storm Fern this weekend, Williamson County is expected to bounce back to normal by the end of the day Tuesday, January 27.
Williamson County emergency officials provide the public with safety information for potential hazardous winter weather. From left: Matt Williamson, Wilco’s road and bridge division director; Bruce Clements, emergency management director; County Judge Steve Snell; and Bill Zito, senior director of Emergency Services. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

Williamson County emergency officials provide the public with safety information for potential hazardous winter weather. From left: Matt Williamson, Wilco’s road and bridge division director; Bruce Clements, emergency management director; County Judge Steve Snell; and Bill Zito, senior director of Emergency Services. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

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Williamson County officials talk about winter weather planning

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Weather is unpredictable in Central Texas; that is nothing new. With the recent July floods and blackouts becoming more frequent during freezes, residents can prepare ahead for the possible winter dangers.
Strong winds led to a dusty landscape as seen along County Road 124 near Weir on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Strong winds led to a dusty landscape as seen along County Road 124 near Weir on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Dust in the Wind

Andy Sharp
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Strong winds led to a dusty landscape in Williamson County Tuesday afternoon, March 4. Dry conditions and strong winds led to extreme fire weather, and a warm, breezy and hazy afternoon.    Photos by Andy Sharp.  

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Update: City opens offices back up on January 22

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, January 20, 2025
Update: The city is reopening its offices that were closed due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day and inclement weather. Additionally, Texas Disposal Systems customers will have their trash and recycling pickup days pushed back one day. For example, Tuesday pickup will be on Wednesday.

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Protect your pipes against winter weather

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
During the winter months, below freezing temperatures can make outdoor pipes and irrigation systems freeze and burst.  In order to protect irrigation backflows, wrapping systems in insulation can prevent future damage.
, District 6 Council Member Jake French cuts a tree in North Old Town the week of the storm. (Photo courtesy Jen Bradac)

, District 6 Council Member Jake French cuts a tree in North Old Town the week of the storm. (Photo courtesy Jen Bradac)

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Community, Georgetown council members cleans up after ice storm

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Despite foggy skies and chilly temperatures, more than 50 volunteers gathered at the Berry Creek Racquet Club, 449 Champions Drive, Saturday morning to help neighbors cut and break down branches hanging from trees damaged by last week’s winter storm.
A vehicle ran into a utility pole at the intersection of County Road 414 and County Road 417 Wednesday, February 1, south of Granger Lake. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

A vehicle ran into a utility pole at the intersection of County Road 414 and County Road 417 Wednesday, February 1, south of Granger Lake. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

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Photos: Scenes from this week's ice storm in Williamson County

Andy Sharp
Saturday, February 4, 2023
A major ice storm in Williamson County left many areas without power, with downed trees throughout the area. Temperatures began to climb above the freezing mark by Thursday. 
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