TxDOT calls on people to stay off roads due to dangerously icy conditions in the San Antonio area; New Braunfels streets impassable

SAN ANTONIO Texas Department of Transportation officials are appealing for people to stay off the roads from Wednesday morning after icy rain led to an ice sheet in the San Antonio area.

TxDOT reports that dangerous icy conditions present throughout the region.

The National Weather Service reported that the icy rain and snow for two hours was the worst of all the winter events over the past week.

Ice accumulations are expected to be between 1/4 and 3/4 inch along / north of I-10, which is likely to cause major power outages and tree damage.

All major highways and ramps in San Antonio have been closed due to icy conditions. You can see the latest conditions here.

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New officers from Braunfels reported that all streets and bridges at 3:30 a.m. Until further notice must be deemed impassable.

Officials said all streets (city and state) are covered in ice and that it is out of treatment, and emergency services workers may not be able to reach drivers if they need help.

Some of the snow that fell Sunday night partially melted but froze again.

San Antonio is expected to experience icy roads for a few days, which may include black ice.

TxDOT added that drivers should not drive around or move the barriers.

Watch: Winter Wonderland Creates Dangerous Road Conditions for San Antonio Drivers

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