The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Harris County through midnight tonight, including freezing rain, sleet and snow. The Harris County sheriff's office is warning drivers to stay off the roads. Ice has been spotted at the following locations in Cy-Fair, as reported by the sheriff's office, Harris County precinct 4 and 5 constables and Houston TransStar.
Between 6 a.m. and noon, our deputies and HC constables worked 115 car wrecks. Road conditions are worsening. Please stay off the roads. #hounews
— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) January 16, 2018
ALERT: US 290 @ FAIRBANKS N HOUSTON EASTBOUND TRAFFIC BEING DIVERTED FROM THE FREEWAY TO THE FEEDER. ALL ENTRY RAMPS ARE CLOSED UP TO THE BELTWAY. USE CAUTION EXPECT DELAYS #HOUWX #HOUTRAFFIC
— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) January 16, 2018
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- Hwy. 290 eastbound at Barker Cypress Road (left lane, center lane)
- Hwy. 290 westbound at Barker Cypress Road (left lane, center lane)
- Hwy. 290 westbound at Telge Road
- Hwy. 290 at Cypress Rosehill Road
- Hwy. 290 at Fry Road
HCTRA will waive tolls across the system for the next 24-hrs, beginning at 12 p.m. Tues. Jan 16, through 12 p.m. Wed, Jan 17, 2018, due to inclement wintry conditions. We encourage drivers to stay off the road if possible; however, for those who must drive, pls drive cautiously.
— HCTRA (@HCTRA) January 16, 2018
