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The weather is the big story of the day and freezing temperatures in the KSAT viewing area have also brought icicles, among other things.

“Freezing rain and sleet has been reported throughout the overnight hours and into this morning,” KSAT meteorologist Justin Horne said Thursday of the San Antonio area.

“Precipitation is forecast to continue through the early afternoon, while temperatures may slip a few more degrees,” Horne said. “Temperatures are forecast to drop into the low 20s tonight. By around midday tomorrow, temperatures are expected to rise above freezing in San Antonio. Another hard freeze is expected Saturday morning.”

KSAT viewers have shared some of their winter weather photos on KSAT PINS:

As winter weather sets in throughout the San Antonio area, city, county and utility officials will hold an update on their response Thursday at 8:30 a.m.

The briefing will be livestreamed in this article.

Here’s what you need to know about today’s forecast:

HILL COUNTRY

Freezing rain and sleet is underway
Significant ice accumulation is likely.
A 1/10 – 1/3″ of ice is forecast to occur. Travel is NOT encouraged — untreated roads and bridges and overpasses will be dangerous. Freezing rain and sleet may linger until lunch Thursday.

SAN ANTONIO & SURROUNDING AREAS

A cold rain is now transitioning into freezing rain around San Antonio.
Ice accumulation of up to a 1/10″ is possible, especially on the north side of Bexar County.
Even a small amount of ice can make travel dangerous. For that reason, travel tomorrow is NOT encouraged, but if you must travel know that bridges and overpasses will become slick.
The freezing rain (and some sleet) is now forecast to continue into the early afternoon hours. The longer the precipitation lingers, the more potential for some icing. Temperatures are expected to stay below freezing throughout the rest of the day on Thursday.

Read more:

Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories Thursday for San Antonio and surrounding areas
Bexar County opens warming centers as strong cold front approaches
Tips to winterize your home and help prepare for freezing temperatures

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San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are searching for the driver or drivers who fatally struck a man multiple times along Interstate 10 in December.

A Texas Department of Transportation road crew found the body of 65-year-old Winford Trice on the eastbound I-10 access road near Foster Road on Dec. 15.

Trice was struck sometime between 10:30 p.m. Dec. 14 and 4 a.m. Dec. 15, according to Crime Stoppers.

The driver or drivers who struck the man did not stop to render aid or give information.

Authorities are searching for anyone else responsible for his death.

Crime Stoppers is willing to pay up to $5,000 for information leading to felony arrests in the crime.

Tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 210-224-STOP, texting “Tip 127 plus your tip” to CRIMES (274637), or using the P3 Tips app. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

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SAPD searching for person who fatally shot motorcyclist during argument

San Antonio police say a middle-of-the-night meet-up has ended in the murder of one man and the wounding of another.

They say someone shot the two victims after they went to an apartment complex in the 4600 block of E. Houston Street early Thursday to meet up with someone.

Police received a call about the shootings after 12:30 a.m.

They found one man dead from a gunshot wound in his chest.

The second victim had been shot in the foot.

He was taken to a hospital for treatment, but police say he is expected to be ok.

The shooter was last seen speeding away in a gray-colored vehicle.

Police did not release any information right away about the man who was killed.

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As freezing temperatures move through San Antonio, those experiencing homelessness are at great risk. Local nonprofit organizations are opening shelters to give them warm and safe places to stay.

Corazon San Antonio executive director Gavin Rodgers said two shelters would be open Wednesday night at the Travis Park Church and Haven for hope. On Thursday, at least five shelters will be open, with the option of adding more if needed.

“We have enough space completely for everybody right now who would need a bed whether that’s at Haven for Hope, at Travis Park Church, at our day center in the mornings we open up very early tomorrow our day center has extended hours,” Rodgers said.

Rodgers said the most important thing they’re doing is community outreach. He said his organization goes to homeless encampments, warns people that bad weather is coming, and offers shelters transportation. Unfortunately, some don’t want to leave where they are. If that’s the case, the nonprofit organization provides heating kits to help them get through the night.

“We’ll spend the next four days in the middle of the night driving around, making sure people are safe if it becomes really, really dangerous weather. Snow, sleet — we’ll go out there and make sure people if they decide to change their mind to get into a warm shelter. We’ll give them transport to these shelters,” said Rodgers.

He said roughly 20 organizations, the City of San Antonio and Bexar County, assist and coordinate efforts. The goal is to get people off the streets and save lives.

Corazon San Antonio is still looking for volunteers. Click here to learn more.

Corazon San Antonio’s shelters specifically help the homeless population in our area.

If you are not homeless and lose power or need a warmer place other than your own to stay, click here to see a list of city and county warming centers.

Also on KSAT.com:

Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories Thursday for San Antonio and surrounding areasA winter storm is heading to Texas. Here’s what that means for the power grid.These San Antonio-area school districts, universities have announced closures due to the upcoming freezeTips to winterize your home and help prepare for freezing temperaturesBexar County opens warming centers as strong cold front approaches