HOUSTON – Law enforcement in Houston and across the area are repeating the message -- stay off the roadways Wednesday morning.
Despite sunshine leading to some melting following Tuesday’s snow, freezing temperatures moved back into the Houston area. This means any snow or ice that melted during the day Tuesday refroze. That’s created slick conditions.
Houston Police say icy road conditions are returning to the freeways. Multiple crashes were reported Tuesday.
Please do not let today's sunshine trick you tonight! Melting snow is now freezing over and creating icy road conditions on our freeways. Multiple crashes have been reported.
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) January 22, 2025
Please stay off the roadways tonight and stay home!#HouWx https://t.co/i4rwI9dCef
“Essentially, they’re going to be driving on an ice rink,” said Cpt. Greyson Wilson with HPD. “So the message is clear from us that please stay off the roadways, stay off the overpasses by driving on those roadways. You’re not only putting yourself at risk, you’re putting first responders at risk that you have to go out there and other people that are unfortunately on the roadway.”
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office also says some areas are starting to deal with ice.
Lt. Terry Garza says ice is being reported on the FM 1960 entrance ramp to Highway 249. FM 1960 between Cypresswood and Lee Road is also dealing with ice.
Just as predicted, we are getting reports of black ice on the roadways. FM 1960 entrance ramp to SH 249 and FM 1960 between Cypresswood and Lee Road. Lee Rd. is iced over. It is too dangerous now and most business are closed. Stay safe, stay home! @HCSOTexas @SheriffEd_HCSO pic.twitter.com/Me85WSwgbg
— Terry Garza, LT (@HCSO_TerryGarza) January 22, 2025
Law enforcement are advising people to stay off the roads until conditions improve later Wednesday.
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