Hawaii sees snow after rare blizzard warning
Blizzard warnings for Hawaii are rare, but not unheard of. The Big Island has mountain peaks that reach nearly 14,000 feet (more than 4,200 meters).
Blizzard warnings for Hawaii are rare, but not unheard of. The Big Island has mountain peaks that reach nearly 14,000 feet (more than 4,200 meters).
Which Texas power plants have complied with new winterization rules?
Abbott says he’s confident the Texas power grid is ready for this winter -- after February's winter storm that spurred widespread outages and more than 200 deaths.
Abbott says he’s confident the Texas power grid is ready for this winter -- after February's winter storm that spurred widespread outages and more than 200 deaths.
Analysis: Betting a Texas election on a weather forecast
Abbott says he can "guarantee" there won't be blackouts this winter in Texas after one that knocked out power for some people for four days last February.
Abbott says he can "guarantee" there won't be blackouts this winter in Texas after one that knocked out power for some people for four days last February.
Texas regulators pass rule to prevent natural gas producers from having power cut during future winter storms
The agency that regulates oil and gas in Texas is making it harder for companies to get around winterizing requirements. In spite of that and a lot of political promises, experts say the state is still not prepared for another major winter freeze.
The agency that regulates oil and gas in Texas is making it harder for companies to get around winterizing requirements. In spite of that and a lot of political promises, experts say the state is still not prepared for another major winter freeze.
Dozens stuck in remote UK pub after blizzard
Dozens of customers who stopped for a drink at Britain’s highest pub are getting a longer stay than they bargained for after the building was cut off by a blizzard. Sixty-one people woke up Monday after their third night at the Tan Hill Inn in the Yorkshire Dales about 270 miles (435 kilometers) north of London.
Dozens of customers who stopped for a drink at Britain’s highest pub are getting a longer stay than they bargained for after the building was cut off by a blizzard. Sixty-one people woke up Monday after their third night at the Tan Hill Inn in the Yorkshire Dales about 270 miles (435 kilometers) north of London.
Texas Gov. Abbott promises power will stay on this winter
Inspections of power generators will begin in January - and with power companies reporting 15% more capacity than last winter- Abbott doubled down on his confidence in the grid.
Inspections of power generators will begin in January - and with power companies reporting 15% more capacity than last winter- Abbott doubled down on his confidence in the grid.
Texas gas bills may increase, companies allowed to make up winter storm losses
State gas providers now have the ability to raise the costs of customers’ monthly bills to help regain funds lost during the February winter storm.
State gas providers now have the ability to raise the costs of customers’ monthly bills to help regain funds lost during the February winter storm.
TxDOT adds to winter weather equipment ahead of winter season
After February's terrible winter storm, TxDOT added more heavy equipment to its arsenal. They decided they needed to double the number of snowplows they have on hand. Drivers are being asked to do their part to stay safe.
After February's terrible winter storm, TxDOT added more heavy equipment to its arsenal. They decided they needed to double the number of snowplows they have on hand. Drivers are being asked to do their part to stay safe.
Texas grid vulnerable to blackouts during severe winter weather, despite new preparations, ERCOT estimates
The most severe scenario considered by ERCOT for this winter — very high demand for power, extensive fossil fuel outages, and low renewable power production — does not capture the amount of power lost during February.
The most severe scenario considered by ERCOT for this winter — very high demand for power, extensive fossil fuel outages, and low renewable power production — does not capture the amount of power lost during February.
TxDOT Austin shares preparations ahead of winter season
TxDOT Austin is getting prepared for the upcoming winter, incorporating lessons learned from Winter Storm Uri.
TxDOT Austin is getting prepared for the upcoming winter, incorporating lessons learned from Winter Storm Uri.
Rural electrical providers prepare for winter
Rural electrical providers, like Pedernales Electric and Central Texas Electrical Co-op, are taking what they learned from Winter Storm Uri and preparing for winter.
Rural electrical providers, like Pedernales Electric and Central Texas Electrical Co-op, are taking what they learned from Winter Storm Uri and preparing for winter.
White House providing billions more in aid for heat, utility bills this winter
The Biden administration is helping to distribute several billion dollars in aid for winter heating and utility bills.
The Biden administration is helping to distribute several billion dollars in aid for winter heating and utility bills.
First big snowstorm of season forecast for northern Plains, Midwest
Heavy snow and blizzard conditions will cause travel problems for Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Dakotas. The Northwest will also see heavy rain and mountain snow.
Heavy snow and blizzard conditions will cause travel problems for Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Dakotas. The Northwest will also see heavy rain and mountain snow.
Auditors: Austin was not prepared to handle February winter storm
In the report, auditors acknowledge that other major Texas cities were just as unprepared for the February storm.
In the report, auditors acknowledge that other major Texas cities were just as unprepared for the February storm.
Congress announces nearly $150 million to help Texans with winter heating bills
Households can expect heating bills to jump as much as 54% this winter, according the the US. Energy Information Administration.
Households can expect heating bills to jump as much as 54% this winter, according the the US. Energy Information Administration.
Austin was disorganized, unprepared for winter storm, says city auditor
Thousands were without power and water for days during the winter storm in February 2021. Could this have been prevented? The city auditor thinks so.
Thousands were without power and water for days during the winter storm in February 2021. Could this have been prevented? The city auditor thinks so.
Ted Cruz responds to Mick Jagger’s Cancun jab at Rolling Stones' Dallas concert
Ted Cruz took heat in February when his family flew to the Mexican resort town while they and millions of other Texans dealt with a power grid failure
Ted Cruz took heat in February when his family flew to the Mexican resort town while they and millions of other Texans dealt with a power grid failure
Winter Storm Uri: Austin-Travis County releases after-action report
The report has 132 recommendations to ensure Austin-Travis County is better prepared and better served for the next major emergency.
The report has 132 recommendations to ensure Austin-Travis County is better prepared and better served for the next major emergency.
Austin high school still recovering from Winter Storm Uri
The winter storm may have been 8 months ago, but it's still taking a toll on one local high school.
The winter storm may have been 8 months ago, but it's still taking a toll on one local high school.
FOX 7 Discussion: Will weatherization rule protect the Texas power grid?
Doug Lewin, the president of Stoic Energy, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the new rule requiring power companies to better prepare for winter weather — based on recommendations that were made after a 2011 storm.
Doug Lewin, the president of Stoic Energy, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the new rule requiring power companies to better prepare for winter weather — based on recommendations that were made after a 2011 storm.