Oncor closely watching North Texas power lines as icy weather settles in
Oncor says the greatest concern overnight into Thursday is ice on trees and power lines. How long we stick with freezing rain and how quickly it transitions to sleet and snow will make a huge difference in whether people lose power.
Arlington police using traction cables on vehicles to respond during icy conditions
While many North Texans are staying safe at home, first responders are preparing to work through the winter storm ad spent the week preparing their vehicles for icy conditions.
Dallas County judge issues disaster declaration ahead of winter weather
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins filed a disaster declaration Wednesday before any rain fell or temperatures dropped below freezing. Meanwhile, DCHHS has closed all COVID testing sites for the rest of the week, and DART has suspended its rail service.
Dallas Mavericks game draws fans despite looming winter weather
The Dallas Mavericks did not cancel their game Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the American Airlines Center. Those who chose to see it may be driving home in bad conditions.
North Texas students, teachers ready for school closures Thursday and Friday
Most North Texas school districts have already made the call to cancel school for Thursday and Friday due to the expected winter weather.
North Texans making last-minute preparations for expected winter weather
North Texans are lining up at gas pumps and grocery stores are still seeing packed parking lots as many are finishing up preparations for the winter weather in the forecast.
Be Prepared: Tips for power outages, avoiding frozen pipes
With freezing temperatures rolling in and the February 2021 storm still fresh in everyone's mind, it's time to think about what you did wrong and what you can better prepare for this year.
Major school districts close schools Thursday and Friday due to expected winter weather
Dallas, Fort Worth and many other major school districts have already decided to close campuses ahead of the winter weather. More are expected to follow suit.
Family of Fort Worth I-35W pileup victim has warning ahead of winter weather
It's been almost a year since the massive, deadly pileup on I-35 W in Fort Worth that left six people dead. The family of one of those victims has a warning for anyone who may try to get on the roads this week.
Gov. Abbott says ERCOT is well-prepared for winter storm; North Texans brace for the cold
North Texas leaders are over-preparing local resources while state officials promise the Texas power grid will be able to handle this winter weather. Meanwhile, some school districts have already announced cancelations.
2021 Texas Winter Storm: A look back and a look ahead
As we prepare for the first ice and snow event of 2022, state leaders insist we are better prepared than one year ago. FOX 4's Blake Hanson has a look back at what caused the deadly power outages and a look ahead to what Texas is doing to prevent it from happening again.
Major winter storm to spread snow, ice from Texas to Midwest, Northeast starting on eve of Groundhog Day
U.S. cities with the potential to pick up 6-plus inches of snow include St. Louis, Kansas City, Chicago, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Detroit, Buffalo and Burlington.
Winter Storm Watch across North Texas starts Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued the Winter Storm Watch days ahead of an expected round of winter weather that is forecasted to include snow and ice starting late Wednesday and through Thursday.
North Texans prep homes, buildings for winter weather to avoid costly repairs
The storm cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages in some cases for local homeowners and organizations. With freezing temperatures in the forecast, they are doing everything they can to prepare.
ERCOT says grid is ready; North Texas homeowners prep for icy forecast
A winter storm with the possibility of ice and snow later this week has many North Texans preparing and remembering what happened a year ago.
Blizzard of '22 produces hurricane-force winds, dumps feet of snow in New England
Snow totals of 12-24 inches were observed along the New Jersey shores, across Long Island and into Rhode Island, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and eastern Massachusetts.
LIVE UPDATES: Nor'easter blasting East Coast with heavy snow, high winds
More than 70 million Americans are seeing impacts from the winter storm from the Mid-Atlantic to Maine. Before the storm moves away from the U.S. parts of New England could be measuring the snowfall in feet not inches.
Winter Storm Watches issued for Philadelphia, New York, Boston ahead of powerful weekend nor'easter
A powerful nor'easter will develop into a "bomb cyclone" off the East Coast this weekend, placing areas from New England to North Carolina at risk of heavy snow, high winds and coastal flooding beginning Friday evening.
Texas law aims to protect dogs from weather extremes
The Safe Outdoor Dogs Act was signed into law in October and went into effect on Jan. 18
Winter weather spreads across Eastern US, freezing parts of Florida, Virginia and the Carolinas
Parts of Florida were colder than parts of Alaska on Monday morning as freeze alerts were issued across the Sunshine State.