7 things to know about hail
It’s the one frozen precipitation that can occur in the middle of a summer heat wave: Hail. Here’s a list of seven facts you may not know about those little (or maybe not so little) pellets of ice:
Most of North Texas avoids wintry mix as Arctic air arrives
A cold front has arrived in North Texas that has brought temperatures down into the 30s, and that could also bring a wintry mix to parts of the area.
North Texas could get wintry mix Friday; TxDOT pre-treating roads
A cold front is coming that will plunge temperatures overnight and possibly bring some wintry weather. A Winter Weather Advisory was issued for counties to the north and west of Dallas and Fort Worth.
North Texas couple wants to find Good Samaritan who saved them from icy water
A North Texas couple who found themselves in a dangerous situation on a rural road during February's ice storm wants to thank the Good Samaritan who saved them.
Dallas City Council grills DART CEO for shutting down during winter storms
DART CEO Nadine Lee defended her decisions during two February winter storms. But council members said the agency has to find a way to provide better service in the future.
Dallas, Fort Worth ISDs among North Texas districts opening late Friday due to weather
Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs are among some area districts delaying the start of classes Friday after all districts cancelled classes Thursday.
While most stay home, some Dallas pedestrians venture out in icy weather
For people out in the Oak Lawn neighborhood of Dallas, they found mostly closed businesses and slick conditions Thursday. But there were a few places open for those willing to walk.
Ice forms on North Texas roadways, people urged to stay home
While the streets thawed some Thursday afternoon, all the moisture is expected to re-freeze. City officials are advising people to continue to use caution if they have essential business on the roads.
ERCOT: Texas power supply is ‘tight’
ERCOT says the state's power supply and demand will be tight through tomorrow. For now, it is not asking people to conserve.
Dallas, Fort Worth & other North Texas school districts announce winter storm closures
Nearly all North Texas school districts, including Dallas and Fort Worth ISD, announced they will be closed on Thursday because of another icy winter storm.
Slick roads lead to numerous crashes as winter storm hits Dallas
Dangerous road conditions and continuing precipitation have caused several crashes across the metroplex. Road crews have been responding to slick spots and are bracing for even bigger problems as a winter storm reaches North Texas.
Winter Storm Warning issued for Dallas-Fort Worth as forecast shows more icy weather
Freezing drizzle is expected to continue falling on and off in Dallas-Fort Worth until Thursday afternoon.
Hundreds of flights canceled at DFW Airport, DART suspends rail service
American and Southwest Airlines moved to cancel flights ahead of the winter storm in North Texas. DART also suspended rail service for the second time in its 40-year history.
Hail falls in parts of North Texas ahead of winter storm
People living in Wise County spent much of the day patching up holes in their homes and figuring out how to fix busted windows and windshields on their cars before more winter weather hits.
North Texas winter weather preps: Crews pretreat highways ahead of icy forecast
TxDOT in Dallas and Tarrant counties began Monday pre-treating bridges and overpasses that could become dangerous in the event of icy weather Wednesday and Thursday.
Wintry mix, icy conditions possible for parts of North Texas this week
Parts of North Texas could see a wintry mix this week as rain enters the forecast Monday, before arctic air makes its way into the Metroplex Wednesday.
Illinois pileup with 100+ vehicles shuts down I-39 for hours amid winter storm
A winter storm was blamed for multiple crashes across Illinois, including a 100+ vehicle pileup on I-39 that closed the highway for hours.
Man accidentally leaves sunroof open during heavy snowfall
Steve Maguire left the sunroof on the family van open on a sunny Saturday afternoon but come Sunday, he would probably regret that decision after heavy snow fell all day on Sunday and into Monday morning.
North Texas thaws, cleanup continues after winter storm
The ice has mostly melted across North Texas but the cleanup from last week’s winter storm is not done. The city of Plano says its crews have already removed more than 250 fallen trees and branches.
Power restored for most North Texans following winter storm, but some still without power
There are still hundreds of people, mainly in Hunt County, who are dealing with power outages from the winter storm.