Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Caldwell, Texas

2026-01-26 · Caldwell, Texas

Event narrative

The wind chill temperature dropped to 5 degrees at the San Marcos Airport.

Wider weather episode

A deep upper-level low moved across northern Mexico bringing a strong cold front through South-Central Texas. This resulted in very cold air in the boundary layer with a layer of above freezing air aloft which produced sleet and freezing rain.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1314435. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.