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?

Austin weather: Winter storm watch
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When will the freezing temperatures arrive? And what comes with it? Zack Shields has all the answers in his full forecast.

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.

Freezing weather preps in Central Texas
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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.

Austin weather: Winter storm watch in CTX
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Some Central Texas counties were placed under a winter storm watch ahead of the upcoming arctic front. Leslie London has the details.

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.

Austin weather: Winter storm watch
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Leslie London is keeping an eye on an Arctic front that's scheduled to arrive on Friday and bring some potentially hazardous conditions. She has the latest details.

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.

Austin weather: Wintry setup possible
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Zack Shields is keeping a close eye on things as we look like we might get some freezing rain this weekend. He has the latest details in his full forecast.

Northern Lights could be seen in Texas tonight

A powerful geomagnetic storm impacting Earth could cause the Northern Lights to be seen much farther south than normal Monday night.

Austin weather: Cold temperatures expected
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It's still early but we could possibly see some wintry mix this week. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.

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.

Austin weather: Will we see rain this week?
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Zack Shields says we could see some rain and maybe even a wintry mix as we finish off the week. He has all the details in his full forecast.

Austin weather: Jan. 18 overnight forecast
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FOX 7's Leslie London breaks down the low temperatures in the morning throughout the week and the possible rain expected later in the week.

Austin weather: Jan. 18 evening forecast
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FOX 7's Leslie London covers the rainfall chances for Central Texas and how it is becoming more likely to occur later in the week.

Austin weather: Jan. 18 morning forecast
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Freezing temperatures to start Sunday. FOX 7 Austin Meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe has this week's forecast.

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.