Transition into El Nino could lead to record heat around globe

The World Meteorological Organization reports fishermen first used the term El Niño off the coast of South America to describe the unusually warm water temperatures before Christmas.

Central Texas weather: Widespread freezing rain, Winter Storm Warning extended
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At least 56 reports of freezing rain from I-35 to the Hill Country as a winter storm makes its way through Central Texas. Zack Shields has the latest on the Winter Storm Warning in his full forecast.

Where in the world has it never snowed?

Believe it or not, a tropical island has seen snow more recently than an area of Antarctica.

Central Texas weather: Ice threat increases, Winter Storm Warning extended until Thursday
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There is a good chance we stay freezing all day. As the Western Low gets closer tonight and tomorrow the freezing rain will become more widespread and intense. Zack Shields shows us what to expect in his full forecast.

Gov. Abbott provides update on Texas' winter storm response

Governor Abbott provides update on the state's response to the severe winter weather conditions impacting Texas this week.

Car slides on icy road and narrowly avoids stopped vehicle
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FOX 7 Austin's Jane Lonsdale was reporting on conditions on SH 71 and FM 973 when the TxDOT camera caught a car sliding on the icy road. Drivers are asked to stay home and avoid being on the roads if possible.

Central Texas weather: Winter Storm Warning extended until Thursday
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The National Weather Service has extended the Winter Storm Warning to include all counties in Central Texas through Thursday, as the ice threat increases. Zack Shields shows us what to expect in his full forecast.

Winter weather in Texas: Multiple crashes & road closures due to icy conditions

Law enforcement is urging people to stay at home and off the roads as icy conditions due to freezing rain have caused multiple crashes, some deadly, and forced roads to be closed.

NYC shatters record for snowless winter

The last time it took the city this long to see any measurable snowfall during the winter was in 1973.

Winter Storm Warning issued as icy conditions expected in Central Texas
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Most counties are under the warning as the weather is expected to consist of temperatures in the 30s and freezing rain on and off for the next 48 hours. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.

Central Texas weather: Freezing rain falls, Winter Storm Warning issued until Wednesday
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We're starting to pick up some pink on our maps, which means freezing precipitation. Zack Shields is tracking the weather conditions and has the latest on the Winter Storm Warning.