Austin winter storm: How to winterize your gas or electric vehicle before the freeze
With a winter weather advisory looming, mechanics report a surge in appointments as drivers scramble to prepare both gas-powered and electric vehicles for the cold.
With a winter weather advisory looming, mechanics report a surge in appointments as drivers scramble to prepare both gas-powered and electric vehicles for the cold.
Your pre-snow (or ice) storm shopping list
Roughly 150 million Americans are under winter weather watches or warnings for extreme cold as a potentially catastrophic ice storm will stretch from New Mexico to the Carolinas.
Roughly 150 million Americans are under winter weather watches or warnings for extreme cold as a potentially catastrophic ice storm will stretch from New Mexico to the Carolinas.
Austin winter weather: Storm timeline as freezing temps, icy roads expected
The Arctic blast is set to arrive this weekend and with it some hazardous conditions for Central Texas.
The Arctic blast is set to arrive this weekend and with it some hazardous conditions for Central Texas.
Texas winter storm: Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration ahead of storm
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties as a severe winter storm threatens the state with life-threatening cold and ice starting Friday evening. State officials guarantee the Texas power grid is stable and prepared for record demand, though localized outages remain possible due to ice and falling tree branches. Travelers are urged to stay off the roads to allow emergency crews and TxDOT plows to work; warming centers are opening statewide for those who lose heat.
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties as a severe winter storm threatens the state with life-threatening cold and ice starting Friday evening. State officials guarantee the Texas power grid is stable and prepared for record demand, though localized outages remain possible due to ice and falling tree branches. Travelers are urged to stay off the roads to allow emergency crews and TxDOT plows to work; warming centers are opening statewide for those who lose heat.
Texas winter storm: Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for 134 counties
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties as a severe winter storm threatens the state with life-threatening cold and ice starting Friday evening.
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties as a severe winter storm threatens the state with life-threatening cold and ice starting Friday evening.
Freeze warning: What to do ahead of winter storms
An arctic storm will bring subfreezing temperatures, snow, and ice across Texas this weekend, with dangerous wind chills expected to peak Saturday night.
An arctic storm will bring subfreezing temperatures, snow, and ice across Texas this weekend, with dangerous wind chills expected to peak Saturday night.
Texas winter weather: Austin Energy prepared for upcoming arctic blast
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.
Texas winter weather: Drivers should prepare for icy roads, 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.
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.
ERCOT issues Weather Watch as Texas power grid faces winter storm
ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for January 24–27, citing the forecasted below-freezing temperatures, along with the possibility of frozen rain, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves as the reasons.
ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for January 24–27, citing the forecasted below-freezing temperatures, along with the possibility of frozen rain, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves as the reasons.
Do trees actually explode from 'extreme' cold?
Can trees really explode in the extreme cold? Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest this week could mean exploding trees. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim.
Can trees really explode in the extreme cold? Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest this week could mean exploding trees. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim.
Ted Cruz spotted on a plane to Laguna Beach ahead of Texas winter storm
A photo of Senator Ted Cruz on a plane to Laguna Beach as Texas braces for a winter storm is drawing a lot of attention.
A photo of Senator Ted Cruz on a plane to Laguna Beach as Texas braces for a winter storm is drawing a lot of attention.
Austin weather: Winter Storm Watch issued as Arctic blast set to arrive
When will the freezing temperatures arrive? And what comes with it?
When will the freezing temperatures arrive? And what comes with it?
Potentially catastrophic winter storm now threatens over 35 states, prompts Winter Storm Watches for millions
Behind the winter storm itself, Arctic temperatures could freeze snow and ice, potentially creating long-duration power outages and paralyzing travel for days.
Behind the winter storm itself, Arctic temperatures could freeze snow and ice, potentially creating long-duration power outages and paralyzing travel for days.
What is a winter storm watch?
From January 23-26, a large part of Texas is expected to see temperatures dip below freezing. During that time and throughout the rest of winter, you will hear meteorologists use terms like warning, watch and advisory, but what do they mean?
From January 23-26, a large part of Texas is expected to see temperatures dip below freezing. During that time and throughout the rest of winter, you will hear meteorologists use terms like warning, watch and advisory, but what do they mean?
Austin weather: How to prepare for freezing temperatures in Central Texas
A cold front arriving on Friday will bring arctic air and below-freezing temperatures to Central Texas, with overnight lows potentially dropping into the teens Saturday.
A cold front arriving on Friday will bring arctic air and below-freezing temperatures to Central Texas, with overnight lows potentially dropping into the teens Saturday.
Freezing weather preps in Central Texas
A cold front arriving on Friday will bring arctic air and below-freezing temperatures to Central Texas, with overnight lows potentially dropping into the teens Saturday.
A cold front arriving on Friday will bring arctic air and below-freezing temperatures to Central Texas, with overnight lows potentially dropping into the teens Saturday.
Governor Abbott activates state emergency response resources ahead of winter storm
Governor Abbott has mobilized state emergency resources and agencies to prepare for a severe arctic cold front expected to bring life-threatening temperatures and hazardous winter weather to Texas.
Governor Abbott has mobilized state emergency resources and agencies to prepare for a severe arctic cold front expected to bring life-threatening temperatures and hazardous winter weather to Texas.
Austin weather: Winter storm watch issued for parts of Central Texas
For the fourth day in a row, the long-range computer weather models are hinting at a Winter Storm hitting Texas this weekend.
For the fourth day in a row, the long-range computer weather models are hinting at a Winter Storm hitting Texas this weekend.
ERCOT says Texas power grid ready for possible winter storm this week
The possibility of a winter storm impacting Texas this week has some residents nervous about a repeat of a 2021 winter storm that turned deadly when millions across the state lost power for days at a time.
The possibility of a winter storm impacting Texas this week has some residents nervous about a repeat of a 2021 winter storm that turned deadly when millions across the state lost power for days at a time.
Cold weather in Austin: Where to find shelter
Cold weather shelters are opening Saturday night for people in need of a warm place to stay.
Cold weather shelters are opening Saturday night for people in need of a warm place to stay.