A Winter Storm impacted the Big Country during the morning and early afternoon of February 21.  With surface temperatures in the middle to upper 20s, heavy sleet mixed with freezing rain fell across the Big Country.  This freezing precipitation resulted in numerous school closures and traffic accidents.  As the heavy precipitation ended by early afternoon on February 21, light freezing drizzle continued through the night across the Big Country into the early afternoon on February 22.  The weight of the ice resulted in some downed tree branches across the area.
The heavy sleet and freezing rain abated by the early afternoon on February 21 and became freezing drizzle as it continued across the remainder of West Central Texas, south of Interstate 20 during the night of February 21 and into the morning on February 22.  This continued to cause ice to accumulate on some roads, bridges, elevated objects and trees.
These conditions lead to a multiple vehicle pileup on Interstate 10 near Sonora.  Many school districts across West Central Texas began school about two hours late on February 22.

Winter Weather in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-18 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Freezing rain and sleet fell at the airport and across Tom Green County on the morning of February 21.  Freezing drizzle returned during the overnight hours into the morning of February 22.  This freezing rain did collect on elevated objects like trees.  Some branches broke under the weight of the ice.  Many schools started classes by 10 AM on February 22.

Winter Weather in COKE, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 06:30:00 to 22-FEB-18 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Area observations showed freezing rain fell across Coke County on the morning of February 21.  Freezing drizzle also fell during the overnight hours into the morning of February 22.  This freezing rain did collect on elevated objects like trees.   Bronte and Robert Lee Independent School Districts started classes by 10 AM on February 22.

Winter Storm in JONES, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 07:41:00 to 21-FEB-18 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

An inch of sleet mixed with freezing rain was estimated in Anson via social media.  All schools were canceled as roads became treacherous.

Winter Storm in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 05:41:00 to 21-FEB-18 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Plenty of sleet and freezing rain was reported in Ballinger via social media.  All schools were canceled as roads became treacherous.  A few trees were uprooted by the weight of the ice on the trees.

Winter Weather in CROCKETT, TEXAS
From 22-FEB-18 02:35:00 to 22-FEB-18 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Crockett County had a two hour delay because of ice on roads.  Area observations did show light freezing drizzle occurred throughout the night into mid morning.

Winter Storm in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 07:41:00 to 21-FEB-18 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

An inch of sleet mixed with freezing was estimated in Haskell via social media.  All schools were canceled as roads became treacherous.

Winter Weather in SUTTON, TEXAS
From 22-FEB-18 04:15:00 to 22-FEB-18 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A multiple vehicle pileup occurred on Interstate 10 on the morning of February 22 around 6 AM between Mile Markers 400 and 401 near Sonora.  Vehicles involved were cars, pickups, commercial tractor trailers and pumpers.  They were scattered across the median as well as east and west bound lanes of the interstate at two separate sites.  This resulted in the closing of about 3 miles of Interstate 10 through noon.   Traffic was rerouted.  There were some injuries, but no fatalities.

Winter Weather in MCCULLOCH, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 06:45:00 to 22-FEB-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Area observations showed freezing rain fell across McCulloch County on the morning of February 21.  Freezing drizzle also fell during the overnight hours into the morning of February 22.  This freezing rain did collect on elevated objects like trees.   Brady  Independent School district started classes by 10 AM on February 22.

Winter Storm in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 06:30:00 to 21-FEB-18 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Students were released from school at 10 AM on February 21 as a result of heavy amounts of sleet mixed with freezing rain during the morning commute.  Also, the emergency manager reported tree limbs broke under the weight of the ice across the county.  About a half inch of sleet was estimated.  Thundersleet was also observed by the Coleman AWOS Observation.

Winter Weather in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 13:00:00 to 22-FEB-18 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Observations continued to show freezing drizzle continued into the mid afternoon across Runnels.  Schools for the Ballinger Independent School District remain closed.

Winter Weather in IRION, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-18 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Area radar and observations showed freezing rain fell during the morning of February 21.  Freezing drizzle also fell during the overnight hours into the morning of February 22.  Irion County ISD started classes two hours late on February 22.

Winter Weather in SCHLEICHER, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-18 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Area radar and observations showed freezing rain fell during the morning of February 21.  Freezing drizzle also fell during the overnight hours into the morning of February 22.  Schleicher County Independent School District started classes two hours late on February 22.

Winter Weather in BROWN, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 03:15:00 to 22-FEB-18 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Light to heavy freezing rain fell on the morning of February 21.  Then light freezing drizzle continued into the morning of February 22.  Students returned to school by 10 AM on February 22.

Winter Weather in JONES, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 13:10:00 to 22-FEB-18 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Area observations continued to show freezing drizzle continued into the early afternoon.

Winter Weather in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 14:00:00 to 22-FEB-18 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Area observations continued to show freezing drizzle continued into the early afternoon.

Winter Storm in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 07:41:00 to 21-FEB-18 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

An inch of sleet mixed with freezing was estimated in Sweetwater and Blackwell via social media.  Numerous accidents were reported.  According to emergency management, the west bound lane of Interstate 20 was closed because of a major accident.  The roads were very icy.

Winter Storm in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 07:41:00 to 21-FEB-18 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

About 0.8 inches of sleet mixed with freezing rain was estimated in Abilene and Tuscola via social media.  Several accidents were reported.  An inch of sleet was estimated at Merkel and Potosi.  Schools and universities canceled classes earlier in the day.

Winter Weather in CONCHO, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 06:45:00 to 22-FEB-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Area observations showed freezing rain fell across Concho County on the morning of February 21.  Freezing drizzle also fell during the overnight hours into the morning of February 22.  This freezing rain did collect on elevated objects like trees.   Eden Independent School district started classes by 10 AM on February 22.

Winter Weather in STERLING, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 06:30:00 to 22-FEB-18 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Area observations showed freezing rain fell across Sterling County on the morning of February 21.  Freezing drizzle also fell during the overnight hours into the morning of February 22.  This freezing rain did collect on elevated objects like trees.   Sterling City Independent School district started classes by 10 AM on February 22.

Winter Storm in SHACKELFORD, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 06:20:00 to 21-FEB-18 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

About an inch of sleet was estimated in Albany.  Sleet mixed with freezing rain resulted in icy roadways.  Schools released students at noon.

Winter Weather in SHACKELFORD, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 14:00:00 to 22-FEB-18 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Area observations continued to show freezing drizzle continued into the mid afternoon.  Students returned to school about two hours later on February 22.

Winter Storm in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 07:41:00 to 21-FEB-18 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

An inch of sleet mixed with freezing rain was estimated in Abilene via social media.  Schools and universities canceled classes.

Winter Weather in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 04:00:00 to 22-FEB-18 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Students were released early from school at 10 AM on February 21 as a result of heavy amounts of freezing rain and sleet during the morning commute.  Light freezing drizzle continued into morning of February 22.  Students returned to school by 10 AM on February 22.

Winter Weather in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 13:10:00 to 22-FEB-18 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Observations continued to show freezing drizzle continued into the mid afternoon across Sweetwater.

Winter Storm in THROCKMORTON, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 08:30:00 to 21-FEB-18 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

About a 1/2 inch of sleet was estimated in Throckmorton.  Sleet in combination with some freezing rain resulted in icy roadways.  School was closed for the day on February 21.

Winter Weather in THROCKMORTON, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 14:00:00 to 22-FEB-18 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Area observations continued to show freezing drizzle continued into the mid afternoon.  Students returned to school about two hours later on February 22.

Winter Weather in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 13:10:00 to 22-FEB-18 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Area observations continued to show freezing drizzle continued into the mid afternoon.  Schools in the Baird Independent School District remain closed.

Winter Weather in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 21-FEB-18 13:10:00 to 22-FEB-18 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Observations continued to show freezing drizzle continued into the mid afternoon across Abilene and Taylor County.  Schools for the Abilene Independent School District and universities remain closed.