Austin weather: First of two cold fronts arrives Thursday night
It's going to be warm today, but the first of two cold fronts will arrive tonight sending temperatures plummeting. Plus, there's a hard freeze expected early next week. Zack Shields has details on what to expect.
It's going to be warm today, but the first of two cold fronts will arrive tonight sending temperatures plummeting. Plus, there's a hard freeze expected early next week. Zack Shields has details on what to expect.
Texas weather: Freeze possible, homeowners asked to put plan in place
Texas Water Utilities asked residents to put a plan in place to avoid freezing and damage to their property ahead of the weather watch issued by ERCOT, and frigid temperatures expected on Monday.
Texas Water Utilities asked residents to put a plan in place to avoid freezing and damage to their property ahead of the weather watch issued by ERCOT, and frigid temperatures expected on Monday.
Round Rock ISD monitoring winter weather expected next week
Round Rock ISD Superintendent Dr. Hafedh Azaiez says the district is closely monitoring the weather to give them enough time to alert parents and students if classes have to be canceled.
Round Rock ISD Superintendent Dr. Hafedh Azaiez says the district is closely monitoring the weather to give them enough time to alert parents and students if classes have to be canceled.
Emergency fosters needed for APA!'s outdoor shelter animals ahead of freezing temps
Austin Pets Alive! says it is trying to get all pets currently in outdoor enclosures out of the shelter by Sunday, Jan. 14
Austin Pets Alive! says it is trying to get all pets currently in outdoor enclosures out of the shelter by Sunday, Jan. 14
Polar vortex to send arctic blast deep into US later this week
Temperatures as much as 50 degrees below average are possible in several parts of the country, with wind chills as low as -50 degrees expected for some.
Temperatures as much as 50 degrees below average are possible in several parts of the country, with wind chills as low as -50 degrees expected for some.
ERCOT issues Weather Watch for next week; freezing temperatures forecasted
With freezing temperatures in the forecast, ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for multiple days next week. The power grid operator says grid conditions are still expected to be normal.
With freezing temperatures in the forecast, ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for multiple days next week. The power grid operator says grid conditions are still expected to be normal.
How to prevent frozen pipes amid freeze warnings
Common causes of frozen pipes are a sudden drop in temperature, poor insulation or an incorrectly programmed thermostat.
Common causes of frozen pipes are a sudden drop in temperature, poor insulation or an incorrectly programmed thermostat.
Cold weather safety: How to stay safe if you’re affected by power outages after a winter storm
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that winter storms cause about $1.9 billion in damage on average every year.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that winter storms cause about $1.9 billion in damage on average every year.
Austin weather: Cold weather shelters activated for Jan. 13-16
If you're in need of a warm place to sleep tonight, the city of Austin has activated its cold weather shelters for Jan. 13-16.
If you're in need of a warm place to sleep tonight, the city of Austin has activated its cold weather shelters for Jan. 13-16.
Austin weather: First freeze of 2024 could be coming
It's about to get very cold very soon, according to FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe, with lows that could even dip into the 20s.
It's about to get very cold very soon, according to FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe, with lows that could even dip into the 20s.
Texas increases emergency readiness ahead of statewide weather threats
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed TDEM to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Operations Center ahead of statewide weather threats beginning Monday.
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed TDEM to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Operations Center ahead of statewide weather threats beginning Monday.
Nor'easter slams Northeast with a foot of snow, flash freeze could lead to dangerous travel in New England
Heavy snow was reported from the Northeast to New England, with several communities reporting more than a foot of snow that slowed travel as millions of Americans were faced with the messy winter weather.
Heavy snow was reported from the Northeast to New England, with several communities reporting more than a foot of snow that slowed travel as millions of Americans were faced with the messy winter weather.
What is a nor’easter?
Snow is not a requirement for a nor’easter, you may be surprised to learn. Here's what's going on along the East Coast this weekend.
Snow is not a requirement for a nor’easter, you may be surprised to learn. Here's what's going on along the East Coast this weekend.
Winter storm warnings issued, 45 million on alert for East Coast nor'easter
The East Coast's first major winter storm of the year could bring several inches of snow to some areas and disrupt life for 45 million people in the Northeast.
The East Coast's first major winter storm of the year could bring several inches of snow to some areas and disrupt life for 45 million people in the Northeast.
DC prepares for first winter storm in 2 years as powerful blizzard eyes Midwest next week
The snow may come down steady enough to even coat the ground and some untreated roadways in a few places. The winter wonderland portion of this storm is not expected to last long though here in D.C.
The snow may come down steady enough to even coat the ground and some untreated roadways in a few places. The winter wonderland portion of this storm is not expected to last long though here in D.C.
Deadly blizzard, ice storm snarls post-Christmas travel across central US
The storm claimed a life in Kansas when an elderly woman died in a crash along a snowy state highway on Christmas evening.
The storm claimed a life in Kansas when an elderly woman died in a crash along a snowy state highway on Christmas evening.
Plains blizzard snarls Christmas travel for millions across central US
Near-zero visibility, blowing snow and high winds have led to crashes and closed roads in the northern Plains.
Near-zero visibility, blowing snow and high winds have led to crashes and closed roads in the northern Plains.
ERCOT looks ahead at winter preparedness
ERCOT's lead meteorologist said outside of extreme weather events, many recent winters have been warmer than average. However, he warned that it's important to remember that even when it looks like winter is supposed to be warm, there can still be those storms pressuring the grid.
ERCOT's lead meteorologist said outside of extreme weather events, many recent winters have been warmer than average. However, he warned that it's important to remember that even when it looks like winter is supposed to be warm, there can still be those storms pressuring the grid.
Most in US will experience Christmas without snow this year
The FOX Forecast Center said computer forecast models show no major snowstorms in the final days before Christmas.
The FOX Forecast Center said computer forecast models show no major snowstorms in the final days before Christmas.
White Christmas chances dwindling as only 18% of US is snow-covered with no cold air in sight
There are no signs of any arctic air masses invading the country until at least January, resulting in a considerable shortage of snow in many major cities across the nation.
There are no signs of any arctic air masses invading the country until at least January, resulting in a considerable shortage of snow in many major cities across the nation.