Station Name: Barton Spgs at Austin, TX
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 476 feet

Nearest Address:
William Barton Dr
Austin, TX 78704
Travis County

GPS Coordinates: 30.26354169, -97.7713947

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 12:43PM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 12:43 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 degrees below zero possible. * WHERE...All of south central Texas. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 degrees below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite on exposed skin if precautions are not taken. Extreme cold will become life threatening and likely damage unprotected pipes and put livestock at risk.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 21 at 12:21PM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 12:21 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:30 PM

* WHAT...Light to moderate accumulations of mainly ice and sleet are likely across the region late Friday night through Sunday morning. In addition, dangerously cold temperatures are expected Saturday night through Monday morning. * WHERE...Northern portions of south central Texas. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause power outages. Extreme cold will become life threatening and likely damage unprotected pipes and put livestock at risk. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas across the Hill Country could see wintry precipitation effects as early as Midnight Saturday. Areas along the I-35 Corridor should expect wintry precipitation as early as daybreak Saturday. Areas south and east of I-35 should experience wintry precipitation in the daytime hours Saturday.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 3:56AM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:56 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Light to moderate accumulations of mainly ice and sleet are likely across the region Saturday morning through Sunday morning. In addition, dangerously cold temperatures are expected Saturday night through Monday morning. * WHERE...Northern portions of south central Texas. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause power outages. Extreme cold will become life threatening and likely damage unprotected pipes and put livestock at risk. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas across the Hill Country could see wintry precipitation effects as early as daybreak Saturday morning. Areas along the I-35 Corridor should expect wintry precipitation as early as Saturday during the day. Areas south and east of I-35 should expect wintry precipitation as early as Saturday evening.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.