Wimberley temperatures dived into the teens over the weekend as an arctic front swept through the U.S. last week. The front brought severe cold, snow and icy conditions to much of the country including the East Coast, Northern Plains, the Midwest, Southwest and Southern Plains. On Friday, the front brought freezing rain, sleet and extremely low temperatures to the Hill Country. Extremely low nighttime temperatures persisted through Monday night.
Warming centers in Wimberley and Hays County opened their doors, offering relief from the bitter temperatures. Barnabas Connection supplied the Wimberley Valley with more than $2,500 worth of heaters, blankets, water and ready-to-eat meals and offered their facility as a warming center.
“Our primary focus is home preparedness,” said Barnabas Connection Executive Director, Kate Sowell. “We provide essential cold-weather supplies to help households stay warm, nourished and prepared without needing to travel during hazardous conditions. Helping residents remain safely in their homes reduces strain on local first responders by preventing avoidable emergencies.”
