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Arctic air approaches

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Here’s what Friday’s lows in south central Texas were forecast as of Monday, Dec. 19. Courtesy graphic / National Weather Service

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, but Bastrop County might also feel like a tundra ahead of the holiday.Subfreezing temperatures down to 14 degrees are forecast in Elgin from Thursday night through Friday, Dec. 22-23. The city could experience more than 24 hours below 32 degrees in the city.“An arctic airmass will arrive to the area Thursday afternoon bringing a prolonged period of freezing temperatures to the area,” said the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio Office. “Freeze warnings and wind chill advisories are likely for our area.”NWS’ forecast calls for a high of 57 degrees Thursday before the cold front drops temperatures to 14 degrees ...

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