Dangerous weather conditions expected in Friendswood

Weather Watch on three weather systems

The first of three weather systems will be arriving early Saturday evening. Near freezing temperatures will be in place with a threat of freezing rain and sleet. Precipitation amounts should be light but even so, icy roads will be an issue, especially along and north of a line from Bellville to Conroe to Livingston, according to the National Weather Service.

Second Weather System

Bitterly cold air will be moving into the region behind an Arctic cold front Sunday night into Monday morning. Temperatures will abruptly plummet below freezing with strong gusty northerly winds.
-Freezing rain changing over to snow is likely with this system.
-Prolonged periods of freezing temperatures are expected with low temperatures Tuesday morning 5 to 15 degrees.
-Travel will be severely impacted by hazardous icy and snowy road conditions. Sporadic power outages will be a possibility. Pipes and sprinkler systems may burst if not properly cared for in advance. Do so now!
-You should plan to stay put for at least a day beginning Sunday night because travel may be extremely hazardous Monday.
-For people outdoors, hypothermia will be a possibility for those not dressed appropriately.
Brutally cold wind chill readings of -7 to 10 degrees will be likely Monday through Tuesday morning.

Do's and don'ts

Although rare in Friendswood, winter storms can create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, and carbon monoxide poisoning. CLICK HERE FOR PREPARATION TIPS

Home heating tips

-Keep anything that can burn at least three feet from all heat sources including fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators, space heaters, or candles.

-Never use an oven to heat your home.

-Turn space heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.

-Never burn a charcoal or propane grill indoors.

-Ensure you have a working Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm if you have a natural gas or wood-burning fireplace.

Road crews

City of Friendswood and TxDOT crews will be monitoring and treating roads and bridges. Please do not travel unless it is absolutely necessary. If you must, and see road crews, please keep a safe distance away from them.

Third Weather System...

...arrives sometime Wednesday and could bring another round of freezing rain or snow. Though not as cold as Monday night/Tuesday morning, it will continue the winter hazards. Confidence on timing and impacts is lower on this system. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS

Winterize your pipes

Winter is coming. All in one weekend. Time to prepare. When preparing your pipes and plants for the weather you should also winterize your lawn sprinkler system. CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO

Presidents Day, Monday, February 15

Regular Trash and Recycling pick-up is scheduled on Monday, Feb. 15 but it may be delayed by weather conditions.
City Hall and the Library will be closed on Monday, February 15 in observance of the Presidents Day holiday.

Weather Tips Videos

Between the regularly scheduled public meetings shown on Friendswood TV are numerous videos: winter weather driving tips, space heater safety information, and how to prepare for a winter storm during a pandemic. CLICK HERE TO WATCH FRIENDSWOOD TV.