Citations handed out across Central Texas for leaving animals outside during winter weather

During this week's cold snap and winter storm, animal protection agencies in our area have been working non-stop to keep pets safe. Sadly, they've gotten many calls about people leaving their animals out in the elements.

Austin weather: Temps to begin heating up
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After a very cold snap this week, Central Texas will now begin heating up. Scott Fisher has the latest details

Snow in Florida: NOAA satellite shows historic winter storm, US snowfall from space

As the historic winter storm that traveled across the southern U.S. heads east, it's leaving snowfall from Texas to North Carolina. This image was captured by a NOAA satellite showing several inches of snow left on the ground. 

Austin weather: Freezing mornings and warmer days
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It's going to be a cold start to the day for the rest of the week but things won't be so bad by the time the afternoon rolls around. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast and talks a little rain as well.

Florida sees heaviest snowfall in state's history as winter storm slams South

The heaviest snowfall in the Sunshine State occurred around Pensacola, where spotters reported measuring amounts of 5-12 inches through Tuesday evening.

Austin weather: Freezing mornings and warmer days
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It's going to be a cold start to the day for the rest of the week but things won't be so bad by the time the afternoon rolls around. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast and talks a little rain as well.

School closures: Districts delay classes on 1/22 due to winter weather

Due to winter weather and freezing temperatures, many Central Texas school districts have canceled or delayed classes for Wednesday, Jan. 22.

Winter weather causes some slick roads, crashes across Central Texas

Many people who live along I-10 enjoyed the snow from the comfort of their homes, taking the advice of officials to not get on the roads. But some did, causing backups.

Austin weather: Another cold night ahead
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The snow and sleet may be gone, but it will still be another very cold night in Central Texas. Scott Fisher has the latest details

Snow blankets New Orleans, shattering record set in 1963

The scene along Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans on Tuesday was surreal. Palm trees swayed in the wind amid falling snow and near-blizzard conditions, with wind gusts exceeding 45 mph.

Snow falls in Florida Panhandle, prompting closure of I-10

Record-breaking snow accumulation was reported across the Florida Panhandle and prompted the Florida Highway Patrol to shut down some major roadways by early Tuesday evening.

Austin weather: Snow moves out and temps will rise
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The melt has begun if you saw some accumulation where you live but a refreeze later this evening is possible. Leslie London has all the details in her full forecast.

First-ever blizzard warning issued along Gulf Coast

The National Weather Service office in Lake Charles, Louisiana, said the winter storm has been producing blizzard conditions across southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana.

Austin weather: Snow moves out but refreezing possible later

Temperatures will remain below freezing until about 10 a.m. so the snow won't begin to melt until then but temperatures will drop later tonight.

LIVE BLOG: Snow and sleet falls in Austin area

A look at current conditions, and some viewer videos and photos, as winter weather has hit Austin and the rest of Central Texas.