Galveston County, TX

The Galveston County Office of Emergency Management is actively monitoring the winter weather in our region. The US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas has issued a Winter Storm Watch in effect from 6PM Monday to 6PM Tuesday.

Key Points:

- Heaviest Precipitation likely Tuesday morning through early afternoon.

- Locally heavy bands of snow/sleet are likely.

- Hard Freeze likely Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

- Expect significant disruption to travel through midday Wednesday.

Remember the 4P's of Winter Weather Preparedness:

• People: Check on family, neighbors, and others who may be vulnerable to the cold.

• Pipes: Insulate and protect your pipes to prevent freezing.

• Pets: Bring your pets inside—it’s too cold for them outdoors.

• Plants: Cover or bring in outdoor plants to protect them from the freeze.

Make sure to sign up for emergency notifications at GCOEM.org