An arctic airmass came through all of central and south central Texas before an upper level disturbance and strong jet stream moved overhead during the overnight hours on January 27 and the early morning of January 28.  Freezing rain was reported across much of the hill country and the interstate 35 corridor from New Braunfels up through Georgetown and Williamson County.  Many traffic accidents were reported with ice buildup from one tenth of an inch up to one quarter of an inch.  Heaviest ice was up through Williamson County where major impacts on roads and bridges were observed.  Elsewhere, bridges were iced and dangerous with ice accumulation on outside surfaces.

Winter Storm in EDWARDS, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 18:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy ice accumulation was observed on guide wires around Rock Springs.

Winter Storm in KERR, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 18:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Spotters and law enforcement reported iced up bridges in the county causing traffic accidents.  The reports indicated between 1/8 and 1/4 inch of ice.

Winter Storm in REAL, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 18:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Highway 41 near the intersection of 83 was heavily iced over.

Winter Storm in COMAL, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 18:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Ice was reported on some roads and bridges.  Fatality accident occurred on Highway 281 on the Cibolo Creek bridge.  Most of the ice occurred in the western half of the county well west of Interstate 35.  Additional ice buildup was reported out by Canyon Lake and Spring Branch.

Winter Storm in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 18:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Austin Emergency Management reported icing across many roads in Austin.  Traffic accidents were reported across the city.

Winter Storm in BURNET, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 18:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Icing was reported on roads and overpasses in Marble Falls.

Winter Storm in LLANO, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 18:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Llano County Sheriffs office reported icing on bridges and roads.

Winter Storm in WILLIAMSON, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 18:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Jarrell Fire Department reported that all overpasses between Jarrell and Georgetown were iced over. Numerous roads had ice accumulation countywide with multiple traffic accidents. Portions of Highway 45 were closed due to ice.  Public reported ice accumulation up to 1/4 inch in many locations including Georgetown, Round Rock, and Pflugerville.

Winter Storm in GILLESPIE, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 18:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were several reports of traffic accidents across the county.  The LBJ ranch reported vehicle doors were iced shut and ice/rain accumulation of 0.18 inches.  A major traffic accident involving a jackknifed 18 wheeler occurred on Highway 87 North about 10 miles north of Fredericksburg.

Winter Storm in BLANCO, TEXAS
From 27-JAN-09 18:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Ice was being reported on bridges and roads causing traffic accidents.  State official with TX Parks and Wildlife reported up to 1/4 inch of ice on the roadways 4 miles east of Blanco.