Arlington to open emergency warming centers, overnight shelters for Texas Winter Storm

Arlington will open warming centers and overnight shelters from Friday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 27 as the Texas Winter Storm is expected to bring freezing temperatures to North Texas.

North Texas medical workers prep for busy winter storm weekend
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With icy roads and potential hypothermia on the horizon, North Texas EMS workers are prepared to work overtime to keep residents safe. FOX 4's Casey Stegall has more.

Fort Worth events to stay open despite winter weather
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Both the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo and the NCA cheerleading competition scheduled for this weekend in Fort Worth will happen, despite concerns over the intense winter storm moving into North Texas. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.

Thursday weather briefing as winter storm sets in on North Texas
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The winter storm will arrive in North Texas tomorrow with temperatures expected to drop throughout the day. FOX 4 chief meteorologist Dan Henry has a weather briefing ahead of its arrival.

ERCOT expects stable power grid ahead of 2026 winter storm
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ERCOT says power outages may occur during the 2026 winter storm in North Texas, but they expect it to be stable unlike what happened in 2021. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.

Texas winter storm: Where you can go if your power goes out

If your power goes out this weekend, many cities across North Texas have warming stations you can go to in order to avoid the extreme cold.

Fort Worth FD delivers goods to homeless before storm
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The Fort Worth Fire Department delivered cold weather clothing and supplies to unsheltered people near downtown as a powerful winter storm approaches North Texas. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.

Texas Winter Storm: How to safely stay warm during winter storm power outages

As freezing temperatures across Texas could bring the possibility of power outages, residents are asked to stay safe when heating their homes during the Texas Winter Storm.

ERCOT: This won’t be a repeat of 2021, but power outages are still possible

As Texans prepare for the upcoming winter weather event, many are concerned about widespread power outages and their ability to stay warm indoors. Officials say this won’t be like the storm five years ago, but outages are still possible.

Texas grocery stores full of empty shelves before winter storm
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If you're trying to shop for groceries ahead of the Texas winter storm, you might see more empty shelves than things to buy. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Texas winter storm: How to watch FOX 4 News if your power goes out

With severe winter weather on the way this weekend, these are options to stay informed about the situation even if you lose power in North Texas.

Texas winter storm: TxDOT preparations for roads
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TxDOT crews began treating roadways in Texas on Wednesday and the operation will continue through the weather event. Officials are urging all Texans affected by the winter storm to avoid the roadways

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.

Your pre-snow (or ice) storm shopping list

Roughly 150 million Americans are under winter weather watches or warnings for extreme cold as a potentially catastrophic ice storm will stretch from New Mexico to the Carolinas.

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.

Texas winter storm: Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration ahead of storm
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Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties as a severe winter storm threatens the state with life-threatening cold and ice starting Friday evening. State officials guarantee the Texas power grid is stable and prepared for record demand, though localized outages remain possible due to ice and falling tree branches. Travelers are urged to stay off the roads to allow emergency crews and TxDOT plows to work; warming centers are opening statewide for those who lose heat.