National Weather Service issues Winter Storm Watch for Lampasas and Milam counties

January 21, 2026

The National Weather Service office serving Dallas/Fort Worth issued a Winter Storm Watch Tuesday afternoon for Lampasas and Milam counties. Forecasters flagged the potential for wintry precipitation that could arrive before or during this weekend.

Lampasas and Milam counties lie within Central Texas, and the watch places those communities on alert for conditions that might include snow, sleet, or freezing rain. Local residents and people traveling through the area may see travel conditions change quickly if precipitation materializes.

A Winter Storm Watch means forecasters believe conditions could develop that would make travel dangerous and produce impacts to daily routines. The designation does not guarantee severe weather, but it signals increased likelihood and gives people time to prepare and adjust plans.

Officials recommend monitoring updates from the National Weather Service and local emergency management as the forecast evolves. Drivers should check road reports before heading out, and households may want to review basic winter weather supplies and contingency plans.

The watch was specifically issued by the NWS Dallas/Fort Worth office, which will update timing, coverage, and expected impacts as new model guidance and observations become available. Local media outlets and county communications channels typically relay those updates and any advisories from public safety agencies.

City and county officials may announce school delays, closures, or travel advisories if conditions worsen, and utility providers could post information about service impacts if ice or heavy precipitation occurs. Residents should rely on official channels for confirmed decisions and avoid speculation.

For now, the key action for people in Lampasas and Milam counties is to stay informed. Monitor the National Weather Service and trusted local news sources through the week, and be ready to change plans if forecasts indicate hazardous wintry weather during the weekend.