Texas power grid meeting high demand during arctic blast, peak demand expected Friday
It looks like there may be a little more demand on the Texas power grid than ERCOT and state regulators anticipated for Thursday.
It looks like there may be a little more demand on the Texas power grid than ERCOT and state regulators anticipated for Thursday.
Fort Worth non-profits partner up to feed, shelter the homeless during wintry weather
With temperatures dropping across North Texas, many of our neighbors won’t have a place to escape the dangerous cold. But in Fort Worth, neighborhood non-profits joined forces to provide shelter and a hearty meal for those who would otherwise go without safety or something to eat.
With temperatures dropping across North Texas, many of our neighbors won’t have a place to escape the dangerous cold. But in Fort Worth, neighborhood non-profits joined forces to provide shelter and a hearty meal for those who would otherwise go without safety or something to eat.
North Texans brave arctic cold to run final errands before Christmas
From working to Christmas shopping to getting ready to travel, the bone-chilling cold did not stop people from moving around and doing what they needed to do.
From working to Christmas shopping to getting ready to travel, the bone-chilling cold did not stop people from moving around and doing what they needed to do.
Snow falls as temperatures drop across North Texas
Flurries were spotted across the Metroplex as arctic air moved into North Texas.
Flurries were spotted across the Metroplex as arctic air moved into North Texas.
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.
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.
Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth still going as planned despite wintry weather
The Armed Forces Bowl between Baylor and Air Force will go as planned Thursday, despite wind chills in the single digits by the time the game starts. But some other events surrounding the game have been called off.
The Armed Forces Bowl between Baylor and Air Force will go as planned Thursday, despite wind chills in the single digits by the time the game starts. But some other events surrounding the game have been called off.
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.
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.
Texas power grid should withstand arctic weather without major outages, ERCOT says
ERCOT says it does not expect any major outages despite the potential for the coldest temperatures we've had since that disastrous 2021 winter storm. They say that's because the temperatures won't stay as cold for as long, and ice isn't a factor this time around.
ERCOT says it does not expect any major outages despite the potential for the coldest temperatures we've had since that disastrous 2021 winter storm. They say that's because the temperatures won't stay as cold for as long, and ice isn't a factor this time around.
North Texas homeless shelters prepare to take in hundreds during arctic blast
As we get closer to the dangerous cold that will push into North Texas, cities are working overtime to make sure the homeless and others have a place to stay. The biggest need and biggest efforts, as you might imagine, are in Fort Worth and Dallas.
As we get closer to the dangerous cold that will push into North Texas, cities are working overtime to make sure the homeless and others have a place to stay. The biggest need and biggest efforts, as you might imagine, are in Fort Worth and Dallas.
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.
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.
LIST: Shelters and warming stations prepare to open across North Texas
Cities are stepping up preparations ahead of the arctic blast expected to send temperatures tumbling to dangerously cold levels on Thursday.
Cities are stepping up preparations ahead of the arctic blast expected to send temperatures tumbling to dangerously cold levels on Thursday.
Dallas weather: Christmas Day Forecast
It will be cold enough, but will we see snow on Christmas morning?
It will be cold enough, but will we see snow on Christmas morning?
Dallas weather: Freezing temperatures ahead as arctic air comes to North Texas
Arctic air is on the way, and it will drop temperatures below freezing across North Texas as Christmas approaches.
Arctic air is on the way, and it will drop temperatures below freezing across North Texas as Christmas approaches.
Dallas weather: How to protect your home from this week's arctic blast
If you are leaving town for the holidays, professionals say dripping faucets is a bad idea. There are a few things you should do instead.
If you are leaving town for the holidays, professionals say dripping faucets is a bad idea. There are a few things you should do instead.
Dallas Weather: How to prepare your car for the arctic blast coming this week
Trouble in a car or SUV can leave you stranded in sub-freezing temperatures. Experts say it’s important to get ready now, and those who answer 911 calls for help are doing that as well.
Trouble in a car or SUV can leave you stranded in sub-freezing temperatures. Experts say it’s important to get ready now, and those who answer 911 calls for help are doing that as well.
Dallas weather: Comparing this week's arctic blast to Feb. 2021
This week's arctic blast will be the coldest weather we have seen since the winter freeze of February 2021, but there are some key difference between what happened then and will happen now.
This week's arctic blast will be the coldest weather we have seen since the winter freeze of February 2021, but there are some key difference between what happened then and will happen now.
'Crippling' lake-effect snowstorm expected to bury Buffalo, New York, in up to 4 feet of snow
A long-duration lake-effect snowstorm is expected to bury parts of western and northern New York, including the cities of Buffalo and Watertown, in up to 4 feet of snow into this weekend.
A long-duration lake-effect snowstorm is expected to bury parts of western and northern New York, including the cities of Buffalo and Watertown, in up to 4 feet of snow into this weekend.
'Paralyzing' lake-effect snowstorm expected to bury Buffalo, New York, under up to 3 feet of snow
A long-duration lake-effect snowstorm is expected to bury parts of western and northern New York, including the cities of Buffalo and Watertown, under up to 3 feet of snow into this weekend.
A long-duration lake-effect snowstorm is expected to bury parts of western and northern New York, including the cities of Buffalo and Watertown, under up to 3 feet of snow into this weekend.
Dallas weather forecast calls for frosty, near-record low temperatures
Get ready to say hello to fall this week. You may even need to turn on your heater.
Get ready to say hello to fall this week. You may even need to turn on your heater.
7 things to know about hail
It’s the one frozen precipitation that can occur in the middle of a summer heat wave: Hail. Here’s a list of seven facts you may not know about those little (or maybe not so little) pellets of ice:
It’s the one frozen precipitation that can occur in the middle of a summer heat wave: Hail. Here’s a list of seven facts you may not know about those little (or maybe not so little) pellets of ice: