North Texas cold weather shelters open
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Shelters across North Texas have opened up to provide warmth to thousands without a safe place to stay. FOX 4's Payton May reports live from the Presbyterian Night Shelter in Fort Worth.

Emergency shelters open across North Texas
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As temps drop into the teens, shelters are opening to serve anyone in need. Volunteers are prepared for the shelter reaching max capacity, and have organized overflow shelters. Donate to these shelters by clicking the links on fox4news.come/links.

Dallas Weather: Feb. 19 morning forecast
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We are seeing snowflakes fall across DFW as wind chills sweep through with below-freezing temperatures. Meteorologist Evan Andrews tells you everything you need to know about weather safety in these conditions.

DISD, FWISD to have regular classes Wednesday
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The largest school districts have already announced plans to hold classes as normal on Wednesday, but some more rural schools have announced delays and closings.

Light Precipitation in Denton County Tuesday night
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Some drivers in Denton County were caught off guard passing through North Texas as it welcomed a piercing arctic blast.

School closings: Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD make decision on Wednesday classes

The largest school districts have already announced plans to hold classes as normal on Wednesday, but some more rural schools have announced delays and closings.

Dallas ISD waiting to make decision on classes
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Right now, many school districts are still waiting to make the call on classes this week. It?s not so much a concern for winter precipitation as it is for kids to be out in dangerous cold waiting for a bus.

TxDOT preps road for freezing conditions
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TxDOT crews are in 24/7 operations to monitor overpasses, bridges and other road spots that could become icy due to the cold.

Dallas opens warming center for the homeless
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There was a steady stream of people showing up on Tuesday at the emergency shelter set up at Fair Park's Grand Place Building. It's one of two now open in the city of Dallas.

Dallas weather: Feb. 18 evening forecast
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FOX 4 meteorologist Ali Turiano takes a look at the conditions across the Metroplex and what to expect from this blast of Arctic air.

Dallas weather: Feb. 18 afternoon forecast
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FOX 4 meteorologist Dylan Federico takes a look at the freezing weather across North Texas on Tuesday night.

Dallas weather: North Texas warming centers

With temperatures set to plunge on Tuesday and freezing temperatures expected to stick around, several North Texas cities are opening warming centers.

How to properly drip your faucets

Residents should take steps to make sure the cold weather doesn't do damage. One of the main suggestions by plumbers is to drip your faucets overnight.

How to turn off the water to your house

First, try to call the city and see if they can dispatch someone to turn off the water to your house if you have a busted pipe. But, it is always good to have the tools on hand if there is an emergency. Here is what to do.