Austin weather: Hard freeze and record low temperatures
One last winter weather advisory before the warm-up begins. But we could see another cold front before the week ends. Zack Shields shows us how cold it will get.
One last winter weather advisory before the warm-up begins. But we could see another cold front before the week ends. Zack Shields shows us how cold it will get.
Austin weather: Hard Freeze Warning issued
One last winter weather advisory before the warm-up begins. But we could see another cold front before the week ends. Zack Shields shows us how cold it will get.
One last winter weather advisory before the warm-up begins. But we could see another cold front before the week ends. Zack Shields shows us how cold it will get.
Texas grid during winter weather: ERCOT CEO discusses how it fared
The arctic blast is set to end on Wednesday, and, so far, the Texas power grid has survived it. However, conditions were tight, and ERCOT had to ask Texans twice to conserve energy. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke with ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas one-on-one.
The arctic blast is set to end on Wednesday, and, so far, the Texas power grid has survived it. However, conditions were tight, and ERCOT had to ask Texans twice to conserve energy. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke with ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas one-on-one.
School safety: Austin ISD parents concerned as many schools report issues
Austin ISD said almost a third of its schools reported issues Tuesday, including not having heat in some classrooms.
Austin ISD said almost a third of its schools reported issues Tuesday, including not having heat in some classrooms.
Texas arctic blast: School closures, delays in Central Texas due to weather
Some Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities will be closing or delaying operations this week due to severe winter weather.
Some Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities will be closing or delaying operations this week due to severe winter weather.
Texas arctic blast: City of Austin sees record numbers in cold weather shelters
Hundreds of people utilized City of Austin's cold weather shelters on Monday night, which city officials say was record-breaking.
Hundreds of people utilized City of Austin's cold weather shelters on Monday night, which city officials say was record-breaking.
Austin weather: Arctic blast is over
Central Texas will see one more cold night due to the arctic blast, but it'll be over soon. Scott Fisher has the latest details
Central Texas will see one more cold night due to the arctic blast, but it'll be over soon. Scott Fisher has the latest details
How to prevent pipes from freezing in cold weather
When temperatures drop below freezing, homeowners need to take action in order to prevent pipes from freezing, which could lead to costly repairs if the pipes end up bursting.
When temperatures drop below freezing, homeowners need to take action in order to prevent pipes from freezing, which could lead to costly repairs if the pipes end up bursting.
These are the all-time coldest temperatures ever recorded in each US state
The lowest temperature ever recorded in the U.S. was negative 80 degrees in Prospect Creek, Alaska.
The lowest temperature ever recorded in the U.S. was negative 80 degrees in Prospect Creek, Alaska.
Texas winter weather: MOWCTX suspends meal delivery on Jan. 16
MOWCTX says the suspension is to help ensure the safety of volunteers and staff as well as in response to ERCOT's request for conservation.
MOWCTX says the suspension is to help ensure the safety of volunteers and staff as well as in response to ERCOT's request for conservation.
How does cold weather affect electric vehicles?
Teslas and other electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures. Here's why.
Teslas and other electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures. Here's why.
Person rescued from Colorado River near Longhorn Dam
ATCEMS and Austin fire crews responded to a call in the middle of the Colorado River near Longhorn Dam where someone was "yelling for help" from an "island".
ATCEMS and Austin fire crews responded to a call in the middle of the Colorado River near Longhorn Dam where someone was "yelling for help" from an "island".
Historic lighthouses on Lake Michigan covered in ice
Historic lighthouses along the shores of Lake Michigan were covered in thick ice on Monday.
Historic lighthouses along the shores of Lake Michigan were covered in thick ice on Monday.
Austin weather: Wind Chill Warning issued Tuesday
No icy conditions to deal with today, just dangerous cold. Feels-like temperatures are in the single digits. Zack Shields has details.
No icy conditions to deal with today, just dangerous cold. Feels-like temperatures are in the single digits. Zack Shields has details.
What does the wind chill mean and how long can it take to get frostbite?
When the wind chill drops to dangerous levels, frostbite can set in faster than you might think.
When the wind chill drops to dangerous levels, frostbite can set in faster than you might think.
Austin weather: Wind Chill Warning issued
No icy conditions to deal with today, just dangerous cold. Feels-like temperatures are in the single digits. Zack Shields has details.
No icy conditions to deal with today, just dangerous cold. Feels-like temperatures are in the single digits. Zack Shields has details.
Texas arctic blast: How to determine frost bite, hypothermia
As Central Texas deals with sub-freezing temperatures through Wednesday, Jan. 17, people who are exposed to the elements are at risk for frost bite and hypothermia.
As Central Texas deals with sub-freezing temperatures through Wednesday, Jan. 17, people who are exposed to the elements are at risk for frost bite and hypothermia.
Texas arctic blast: Bertram police patrol roads, keep residents safe
The City of Bertram is under a wind chill warning. The arctic blast combined with Martin Luther King Jr. Day had businesses closed and law enforcement out on the roads.
The City of Bertram is under a wind chill warning. The arctic blast combined with Martin Luther King Jr. Day had businesses closed and law enforcement out on the roads.
Texas arctic blast: Dozens of flight cancelations, delays at Austin airport
Crews at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport found themselves plowing snow and de-icing planes in order to keep the airport open on Monday. Despite that, thousands of travelers found themselves stuck in Austin due to bad weather elsewhere.
Crews at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport found themselves plowing snow and de-icing planes in order to keep the airport open on Monday. Despite that, thousands of travelers found themselves stuck in Austin due to bad weather elsewhere.
Austin weather: Wind chill advisory
Central Texas is cold, cold, cold, right now, with a wind chill advisory in effect until Wednesday morning. FOX 7 Austin chief meteorologist Scott Fisher shares when we'll see warmer temps again.
Central Texas is cold, cold, cold, right now, with a wind chill advisory in effect until Wednesday morning. FOX 7 Austin chief meteorologist Scott Fisher shares when we'll see warmer temps again.