Winter storm: More than 240 million in path of dangerous ice, snow, and bitter cold air
More than 240 million people across more than 40 states, from Arizona to Maine, are in the path of a potentially historic winter storm that's expected to extend over 2,300 miles and deliver crippling snow and ice, beginning Friday night.
More than 240 million people across more than 40 states, from Arizona to Maine, are in the path of a potentially historic winter storm that's expected to extend over 2,300 miles and deliver crippling snow and ice, beginning Friday night.
Austin weather: Winter Storm Warning and timing of ice in our area
The weather is changing starting today with weather warnings issued for the weekend.
The weather is changing starting today with weather warnings issued for the weekend.
Austin winter weather: Latest information
When will the cold weather get here and what can we expect? Meteorologist Zack Shields and FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera have the details.
When will the cold weather get here and what can we expect? Meteorologist Zack Shields and FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera have the details.
Winter weather: Officials urge road safety
Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing this weekend, and with rain in the forecast, officials warn that icy roads could create dangerous travel conditions.
Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing this weekend, and with rain in the forecast, officials warn that icy roads could create dangerous travel conditions.
Preparations underway ahead of winter weather
As winter weather draws closer, Austin Energy said they’re more prepared than ever to keep the lights on for more than 550,000 customers across Central Texas.
As winter weather draws closer, Austin Energy said they’re more prepared than ever to keep the lights on for more than 550,000 customers across Central Texas.
Winter storm: TxDOT helping keep roads safe
This weekend's storm could make for some dangerous driving conditions. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more on what's being done to keep the roads safe.
This weekend's storm could make for some dangerous driving conditions. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more on what's being done to keep the roads safe.
Winter storm health risks
As Texans get ready for an arctic blast this weekend, doctors say preparing for the cold means more than just winterizing your home.
As Texans get ready for an arctic blast this weekend, doctors say preparing for the cold means more than just winterizing your home.
TxDOT treating roads ahead of winter storm
The Texas Department of Transportation has increased its crew presence across the region in anticipation of winter weather. TxDOT is concentrating efforts on high-traffic areas.
The Texas Department of Transportation has increased its crew presence across the region in anticipation of winter weather. TxDOT is concentrating efforts on high-traffic areas.
Austin winter storm: Health risks to watch out for ahead of arctic blast
As Texans get ready for an arctic blast this weekend, doctors say preparing for the cold means more than just winterizing your home.
As Texans get ready for an arctic blast this weekend, doctors say preparing for the cold means more than just winterizing your home.
Austin winter storm: School districts cancel weekend sports, activities
With an arctic blast heading towards Central Texas, some school districts are making plans regarding weekend activities.
With an arctic blast heading towards Central Texas, some school districts are making plans regarding weekend activities.
Austin weather: How to check for power outages in your area
With an Arctic blast heading to Texas, one concern on people's minds is the potential for power outages. Here is information on how to check for and report power outages in your area.
With an Arctic blast heading to Texas, one concern on people's minds is the potential for power outages. Here is information on how to check for and report power outages in your area.
Texas Winter Storm: How to safely stay warm during winter storm power outages
As freezing temperatures across Texas could bring the possibility of power outages, residents are asked to stay safe when heating their homes during the Texas Winter Storm.
As freezing temperatures across Texas could bring the possibility of power outages, residents are asked to stay safe when heating their homes during the Texas Winter Storm.
Austin airport prepares for winter weather
Airlines are preparing for the winter storm heading toward Central Texas this weekend. Several of them have flight contingency plans in place.
Airlines are preparing for the winter storm heading toward Central Texas this weekend. Several of them have flight contingency plans in place.
Texas prepares for winter weather
Gov. Greg Abbott and other Texas officials provided an update on the winter storm that will impact Texas this weekend.
Gov. Greg Abbott and other Texas officials provided an update on the winter storm that will impact Texas this weekend.
Austin winter storm: Airlines at ABIA release flight contingency plans
Airlines are preparing for the winter storm heading toward Central Texas this weekend. Several of them have flight contingency plans in place.
Airlines are preparing for the winter storm heading toward Central Texas this weekend. Several of them have flight contingency plans in place.
'Wait this one out': TxDOT urges residents to stay home during Texas Winter Storm
Central Texas TxDOT crews began pretreating roadways on Wednesday and plan to continue 24-hour operations throughout the Texas Winter Storm.
Central Texas TxDOT crews began pretreating roadways on Wednesday and plan to continue 24-hour operations throughout the Texas Winter Storm.
The lowest wind chill ever recorded
A New Hampshire mountain holds the record for the lowest wind chill ever recorded in the U.S.
A New Hampshire mountain holds the record for the lowest wind chill ever recorded in the U.S.
Texas winter storm: Monitor ERCOT's power grid conditions in real time
Texans can use ERCOT's real-time dashboards to monitor the state's power grid.
Texans can use ERCOT's real-time dashboards to monitor the state's power grid.
Texas winter storm: How to watch FOX 7 Austin if your power goes out
With severe winter weather on the way this weekend, these are options to stay informed about the situation even if you lose power in Central Texas.
With severe winter weather on the way this weekend, these are options to stay informed about the situation even if you lose power in Central Texas.
What to do if your flight gets canceled due to winter storms
Flight cancellations are likely this weekend as a massive winter storm is expected to cripple much of the U.S.
Flight cancellations are likely this weekend as a massive winter storm is expected to cripple much of the U.S.