A rare winter storm is poised to bring snow to Galveston County, prompting local officials to take precautionary steps, including opening warming centers and monitoring road conditions.
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An unusual winter storm is coming to Galveston County. The mainland will get four to six inches of snow, and the island will get three to four inches. This is a lot of snow for this area.
County Judge Mark Henry and other area officials are working together to ensure everyone's safety. Crews are on high alert to fix roads and bridges, and warming centers have opened to help people who need it. There are warming stations in La Marque, Bacliff, and Texas City, as well as Our Daily Bread on Winnie Street. Even people who live in unincorporated places like Bolivar Peninsula can find shelter. However, city-based warming centers are controlled by the cities themselves.
As the storm gets closer, Sheriff Jimmy Fullen has increased patrols in places that aren't part of any city or town. Emergency teams are also keeping an eye on things. There won't be any floods, but the roads will probably be perilous. People are being told to stay home and not drive.
It will snow in a few hours and be gone by Wednesday. Galveston hasn't seen snow in 14 years, so this is a rare event. People may want to go to the beach when they see snow, but officials tell them to enjoy it safely from home.
