Texas winter weather: Austin Energy prepared for upcoming arctic blast

As winter weather draws closer, Austin Energy said they’re more prepared than ever to keep the lights on for more than 550,000 customers across Central Texas.

Texas winter weather: Drivers should prepare for icy roads, dangerous travel conditions

Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing this weekend, and with rain in the forecast, officials warn that icy roads could create dangerous travel conditions.

Austin weather: Arctic blast on the way
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Temperatures are expected to drop Friday night into Saturday morning. Scott Fisher has the details

ERCOT issues Weather Watch as Texas power grid faces winter storm

ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for January 24–27, citing the forecasted below-freezing temperatures, along with the possibility of frozen rain, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves as the reasons.

Austin weather: Winter storm set to arrive
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The Arctic blast is coming on Friday and a wintry mix is expected. What does that mean? Leslie London has all the details in her full forecast.

Do trees actually explode from 'extreme' cold?

Can trees really explode in the extreme cold? Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest this week could mean exploding trees. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim.

Texas winter storm: How to protect your pets from the arctic blast

As winter weather is set to impact Texas this week, pet owners should take extra steps ahead of freezing weather, especially for outdoor animals.

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.