ERCOT issues Weather Watch as Texas expects to see freezing temperatures
Texas power grid operator ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for most of this week, due to the expected higher than usual demand.
Austin weather: Cold weather advisory set for midnight
A Cold Weather Advisory will be in effect starting at midnight through tomorrow morning (Jan. 6), says the National Weather Service.
Kansas City Chiefs’ depart after ice storm strands them for hours on runway
The Kansas City Chiefs were stranded for hours Saturday at Kansas City International Airport as an ice storm shut down operations.
Safety tips for shoveling snow
Shoveling snow is an unavoidable chore for some people, but if you’re not careful, you could end up seriously injured, or worse.
How to prep your house for freezing weather
Keeping gutters clean and clearing any dead or possibly dangerous tree branches can significantly help prevent any costly damages to your home.
How much ice does it take to knock out power, damage trees?
While it only takes a thin coating of ice to cause travel nightmares for motorists, it takes a heavier accretion of ice to damage trees and power lines, and the severity of the damage depends on how much weight is added by the ice.
Brown snow falls on Maine town prompting warning from officials: Don’t eat it
The unusual incident took place in Rumford, about 80 miles north of Portland.
Young boy dead, girl critically injured after falling through thin ice in New York
A 12-year-old boy drowned, and an 11-year-old girl was critically injured after falling through the ice in New York over the weekend.
See what the Christmas season forecast has in store for the US
With just over two weeks before the arrival of holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, the forecast is looking rather complicated with at least one, if not more, pattern changes before the end of December.
Cold weather shelters activated in Austin for Tuesday, Dec. 10
Austin's cold weather shelters have been activated for Tuesday, Dec 10.
How will Texas' power grid fare this winter?: FOX 7 Focus
With winter already here in Texas, how prepared is our power grid? FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke one-on-one with local energy expert Doug Lewin in this FOX 7 Focus.
Winter weather: Austin & Travis County prepare for next storm
Three years ago a major winter storm hit Austin and another followed in 2023. Both caused major problems and today there was an exercise to see if first responders and the city and county are ready for the next big storm.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing crew in Alaska amid heavy snow, 60-mph winds
Coast Guard teams in Alaska suspended their search for at least five people 24 hours after a fishing ship overturned on Sunday.
Video: Playful fox jumps around on slippery, snow-covered car
A man’s car became a fox’s winter playground amid a snowstorm earlier this month.
When does winter really start? It depends on who you ask
When does winter start? It depends who you ask, because meteorological season's start date is different than the winter solstice.
Winter outlook: La Nina expected to emerge ahead of country's coldest season
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center forecasters said they still expect a La Niña to develop during the fall and play a role in temperatures and precipitation trends across the country. However, the La Niña that develops is expected to be weak and short-lived, forecasters said.
A La Niña winter is expected: Here's what it means for NYC's snow outlook
The emergence of a La Niña weather pattern could have an impact on the types of winter weather conditions we see in the U.S., including NYC. Here's what to know.
Farmers' Almanac winter outlook calls for 'copious amounts of snow, rain, sleet and ice'
The Farmers' Almanac has been predicting long-range weather forecasts for over 200 years. It's calling for a brutally cold winter for parts of the U.S. with rapid-fire storms.
How do I qualify for City of Austin's Medically Vulnerable Registry?
City of Austin utility customers with critical medical conditions may qualify for the Medically Vulnerable Registry.
McDade man almost runs out of oxygen supply during storm power outage
A McDade man was without power for roughly 48 hours due to recent storms, causing him to almost run out of oxygen.