Winter Weather — Bastrop, Texas

2023-02-01 to 2023-02-02 · Bastrop, Texas

Event narrative

Light freezing rain and freezing drizzle began on the afternoon of the 30th and continued off and on until February 2. The icing was mainly on trees and elevated surfaces. The cost of damage was estimated at $1.2 million.

Wider weather episode

A cold front brought a shallow layer of cold air. Warm, moist southeasterly flow above this cold air produced light freezing rain and freezing drizzle for several days.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1081556. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.