01/23/2026
Alert. With the winter storm approaching our area, a Winter Storm Warning has been announced.
An Extreme Cold Warning has been issued and will continue through Monday morning, due to freezing rain, frigid temperatures and cold wind chills as low as minus 5 to 15 degrees. A hard freeze will occur nightly, starting Saturday night through Monday night. Stay off the streets on Sunday, if possible. Do not go out unless necessary. Prolonged exposure to low wind chills can lead to hypothermia. Remember to layer your clothing and limit your time outdoors.
Sugar Land emergency responders and staff continue to monitor road conditions. Public Works crews are treating bridges and some roadways with brine solution. Emergency planners continue to coordinate with TXDOT and local officials. If you must get out on the roadway, exercise extreme caution.
Take necessary precautions to protect your house pipes as the cold temperatures create a
high risk for pipes to freeze. Be sure you locate the main water supply valve to your home to use if you experience a burst pipe. If you should experience no water at your home, your pipes may be frozen. If frozen, open all faucets and turn the water off at your main
connection. If you are unable to locate or turn off your main connection valve, contact 311
or 281-275-2900 and a utility staff member will respond to assist.
The Utilities Department is following the freezing temperatures predicted this weekend and have the following advice:
-Turn off and drain irrigation systems to prevent pipes from freezing and bursting
-Winterize and drain backflow preventers
-During times of high call volume, Utilities Customer Service will be responding to
emergency calls only, this includes sewer stoppages, no water, low pressure, and
red water calls.
Updates to City Services:
-City Offices will be closed for business on Monday, January 26 until noon and may be
extended depending on conditions.
Solid Waste Services, including residential solid waste services, may be delayed due to
inclement weather. Updates will be provided.
-Sugar Land on Demand services will be delayed on Monday and will begin at noon.
-Animal Services will be open during normal business hours on Saturday. As conditions
change, field operations will focus on urgent calls only during hazardous conditions,
consistent with public safety guidance. The vaccination event this Sunday will be
rescheduled to a later date and time.
-Building inspection services may be impacted. Weather conditions could result in delays or rescheduling of inspections.
-Municipal Court hours and services may be affected due to weather conditions. Please
check for updates before arriving.
-The Imperial Park Recreation Center and T.E. Harman Center will delay opening until
noon on Monday January 26, due to weather conditions.
-All City park restrooms and drinking fountains will be shut down until further notice. The following park amenities will be closed starting Saturday, January 24: Pier at Eldridge Park, Bridge at Imperial Park, Cullinan Park boardwalk and overlook, Bridge at Oyster Creek Park, Pumptrack at Crown Festival Park.
Stay safe, Sugar Land, and stay warm.
Be informed: Visit https://www.sugarlandtx.gov/ExtremeWinterWeather for cold weather safety resources, updates, and tips.
To sign up for emergency notifications from the City of Sugar Land: https://www.sugarlandtx.gov/eNotify
To receive citywide text updates, text "SUGARLAND" to 91896.
