Winter storm adds uncertainty to strong holiday travel demand

Heavy snow, ice, and strong winds are possible between Thursday and Saturday across most of the country. AAA estimates more than 100 million people are expected to travel during the holiday season.

When storms 'bomb out': Explaining how a bomb cyclone forms

The term "bomb cyclone" comes from the term "bombogenesis." A storm intensifies rapidly and can create significant impacts such as heavy snow, rain, high winds, and coastal flooding.

Arctic cold front: Wind Chill and Hard Freeze Warnings begin tonight
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Remember the 4 Ps: people, pets, pipes, and plants. We're in for a deep freeze. Zack Shields is tracking a major cold front on its way to Central Texas.

Arctic blast on its way to Central Texas
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An arctic blast is on its way to Central Texas. Scott Fisher has the latest details

NFL Week 16 games brace for dangerous wind chills from massive bomb cyclone

As if the run game wasn’t already an essential aspect of a football rivalry, it’ll be more critical during Week 16 play as drastic weather will impact several NFL games this weekend.

Austin weather: Texas agencies ready for arctic blast

Chief Nim Kidd, the head of the Texas Division of Emergency Management, said residents still have time to winterize homes, apartments and vehicles.

Most of Central Texas under Wind Chill Warning Thursday and Friday
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The arctic blast is expected to bring freezing temperatures and single-digit wind chills Thursday and Friday. Zack Shields has details on the timing of the front in his full forecast.

City of Austin to open warming centers on Dec. 23-24

The City of Austin plans to open several Warming Centers on Friday and Saturday to ensure cold weather resources are available for the city's most vulnerable populations.

Austin animal shelters looking for people to foster during freeze

Austin Pets Alive! and the Austin Animal Center are looking for people who can foster dogs during the dangerous cold weather.

Texas leaders on arctic blast: 'The power grid is ready and reliable'

Governor Greg Abbott and other Texas leaders say we can have faith in the power grid as an arctic blast will drop temperatures statewide to dangerous lows.

Humboldt County earthquake leaves thousands without power

Thousands of people remained without power in Humboldt County following a 6.4 quake. None of the businesses in Fortuna, Calif. were open.

First day of winter is December 21: The science behind the winter solstice

Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice, the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.

City Council member, firefighters association criticize Austin's cold weather shelter policy

City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes says, "We already know we are expecting freezing temperatures starting Thursday. We need to give our community time to make arrangements."

Arctic blast will bring freezing temperatures by end of day tomorrow
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The Austin area is getting ready for a hard freeze with wind chills in the single digits. Zack Shields has more on the timing and what to expect from the Arctic blast.

Near freezing temps on the way in Central Texas
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Enjoy the "warm weather" while you can, temps will be in the 30s at the end of the week. Scott Fisher has the latest details

This is the best time to travel for Christmas to avoid winter storm cancellations, delays

A major winter storm is expected to produce damaging winds and drop feet of snow in many locations this week, and with the Christmas holiday travel season in full effect, the timing couldn’t be worse.

Arctic front will bring hard freeze, single-digit wind chills to Austin area this week
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Parts of Central Texas could see freezing temperatures for as many as 36 hours straight this week. Zack Shields has the latest on the Arctic front in his full forecast.

Texas leaders provide update on preparations for dangerous cold weather heading our way

Gov. Abbott and other state leaders are providing an update on the preparations for the winter weather heading our way. ERCOT leaders said yesterday that they believe there will be sufficient power generation to meet demand.