Dallas weather: Freezing temps arrive, strong chance of wintry mix later this week

Brace yourself, Dallas! Freezing temperatures are here, and a wintry mix could be on the way. Find out when snow and ice might impact your week and how long the chill will last.

Freeze warning: What you need to do ahead of winter storms

Freezing temps are here, and it's time to protect your home, pets, and plants! Learn how to stay safe and avoid costly damage during this snow storm.

How to prep your house for freezing weather

Keeping gutters clean and clearing any dead or possibly dangerous tree branches can significantly help prevent any costly damages to your home.

How much ice does it take to knock out power, damage trees?

While it only takes a thin coating of ice to cause travel nightmares for motorists, it takes a heavier accretion of ice to damage trees and power lines, and the severity of the damage depends on how much weight is added by the ice.

Winter outlook: La Nina expected to emerge ahead of country's coldest season

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center forecasters said they still expect a La Niña to develop during the fall and play a role in temperatures and precipitation trends across the country. However, the La Niña that develops is expected to be weak and short-lived, forecasters said.

Why 3 North Texas cities are ranked highest for natural disaster risk

Irving, Grand Prairie, and Arlington are the top three U.S. cities at highest risk for natural disasters, according to a study by WalletHub. Houston ranks fourth.

Farmers' Almanac winter outlook calls for 'copious amounts of snow, rain, sleet and ice'

The Farmers' Almanac has been predicting long-range weather forecasts for over 200 years. It's calling for a brutally cold winter for parts of the U.S. with rapid-fire storms.

Where did winter go? Spring begins early as winter in US was warmest on record

During the winter, several areas nationwide that usually experience frigid conditions never had their temperatures dip below zero and went months without snowfall.

Colorado dog missing for 10 days found trapped in snow just feet from home

On the morning of Feb. 22, Pepper, a 6-year-old Bernese/black lab mix, went missing from her home in Blue River, Colorado. After an expansive search, Pepper was found 10 days later not far from where she went missing.

Maine father dies while rescuing 4-year-old son after they both fell in icy pond

Maine father, Kevin Howell, tragically drowned after rescuing his 4-year-old son from icy waters. The pair fell through the ice while walking on Etna Pond. Howell managed to get his son onto a sheet of ice before succumbing to the cold.

Watch: Quick-thinking officer rescues child from partially frozen pond in Arkansas

Body cam footage released by the Jonesboro Police Department showed the officer crawling on top of the ice to reach the child, who was clinging to the edge with his body submerged.

Watch: Fire truck spins out, crashes on icy Missouri road

In Imperial, Missouri, first responders faced an unexpected challenge when their fire truck spun out of control on an icy road, crashing in a driveway.

TxDOT crews ready to treat North Texas roads that may get freezing rain

With a possibility of freezing rain in some parts of North Texas overnight, TxDOT is taking no chances. Brine trucks were out again pretreating highways and bridges to the north and northwest of the DFW Metroplex.

Dallas Weather: Freezing rain possible overnight Sunday

Another round of freezing rain could affect some North Texans later this weekend. It's expected to come in Sunday night, into Monday morning, but it isn't expected to be as bad as last week.