Paralyzing ice storm unfolding; temperatures plunge, wind chills fall to single digits

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A significant icing event is set to impact Central Texas tonight into Thursday, with bitter cold temperatures in the mix. Roadways icing may last into Friday as temperatures struggle to warm above freezing.The cold front is already overperforming in speed and strength, moving through Austin during the afternoon and dropping temperatures steadily. Liquid rain will turn to a frozen variety in the Hill Country northwest of Austin late this evening, then roads may become icy in