Dallas weather: Winter Storm Warning issued for North Texas

This North Texas winter weather guide provides the latest Dallas-Fort Worth snow and sleet totals, NWS timing for Winter Storm Fern and essential tips for protecting pipes and the Texas power grid during the Winter Storm Warning and Extreme Cold Watch.

Dallas weather: Jan. 22 afternoon forecast
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Today is the last mild day before Arctic air takes over North Texas. Meteorologist Evan Andrews has your forecast and timing on the winter storm.

'Stay home': Dallas officials activate emergency plan ahead of icy winter storm

"We are well-prepared. This is what we do," Justin Ball, Dallas Fire Chief, said during the news conference. "If you don't want us to be quite as busy, then stay home. That's the advice. Stay home, because there will be a lot of car accidents."

Texas power grid operators prepare for winter storm
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The state's power grid operator ERCOT is out with a winter watch Saturday through Tuesday. Here are some ways to avoid power issues at your home.

Dallas weather: Airlines make winter weather plans

With winter weather on the horizon, Dallas airports are monitoring conditions and preparing for potential interruptions in service.

Dallas Weather: Crews pretreat roadways ahead of winter storm

Crews have begun pretreating the roadways in North Texas ahead of the severe winter weather scheduled to hit on Friday evening. Officials are also encouraging people to stay home if possible to avoid possible slick and icy roads.

Dallas weather: What's been canceled ahead of the winter storm

Check out our updated list of what is open, what is closed and what has been postponed due to the upcoming winter storm in North Texas.

City of Dallas prepares for extremely dangerous winter storm

While most of North Texas is still in the calm before the storm, Dallas leaders are busy preparing for what’s expected to be an extremely dangerous winter storm.

DeSoto state championship parade postponed to Jan. 31 due to winter storm

The City of DeSoto has announced that due to upcoming inclement weather, the DeSoto ISD State Championship Football Parade has been postponed to Saturday, January 31. 

Dallas man executed for 1954 murder declared innocent

Dallas County Commissioners symbolically declared a man innocent in a 1954 murder case. The district attorney said Tommy Lee Walker was coerced into a confession during a time of racial segregation and was convicted by an all-white jury.

Dallas man sentenced to 40 years for distributing meth

A Dallas man will spend the next 40 years in a federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing methamphetamine from Mexico.

Dallas weather: What is a Winter Storm Watch?

As an arctic front moves toward North Texas, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the region. Many viewers have reached out to ask exactly what that means and how it differs from a warning.

North Texas businesses help prepare for winter storm
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Several North Texas businesses are trying to help people get ahead of potential power failures caused by the upcoming winter storm. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.