Houston freeze safety reminders: Heating your home, generators, staying warm
The Houston area is heading into a major freeze with very high winds and bone chilling wind chills. Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz is here with a message to keep everyone as safe as possible during a few difficult weather days.
The Houston area is heading into a major freeze with very high winds and bone chilling wind chills. Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz is here with a message to keep everyone as safe as possible during a few difficult weather days.
Houston freeze 2022: Arctic blast timeline for Southeast Texas
We're only hours away from what will be the biggest surge of chilly air since the "Big Freeze" back in February 2021, so here is a timeline of what is expected in the Houston area.
We're only hours away from what will be the biggest surge of chilly air since the "Big Freeze" back in February 2021, so here is a timeline of what is expected in the Houston area.
When storms 'bomb out': Explaining how a bomb cyclone forms
The term "bomb cyclone" comes from the term "bombogenesis." A storm intensifies rapidly and can create significant impacts such as heavy snow, rain, high winds, and coastal flooding.
The term "bomb cyclone" comes from the term "bombogenesis." A storm intensifies rapidly and can create significant impacts such as heavy snow, rain, high winds, and coastal flooding.
Harris Co. law enforcement making sure homeless population are prepared for upcoming freeze
As we prepare for the freezing temps there are growing concerns about Houston's homeless population.
As we prepare for the freezing temps there are growing concerns about Houston's homeless population.
Houston's airports gear up for final rush before Christmas as bitterly cold weather approaches
Saturday and Christmas Day aren't expected to be busy fly days. However, on Thursday and Friday, more than 300,000 people are expected to fly out of Hobby and Bush Airports.
Saturday and Christmas Day aren't expected to be busy fly days. However, on Thursday and Friday, more than 300,000 people are expected to fly out of Hobby and Bush Airports.
Dangerously cold temperatures surging towards Texas, hardware store in Houston out of freeze supplies
A powerful winter storm with life-threatening cold temperatures is now surging across the country. In the Houston area, no precipitation is expected.
A powerful winter storm with life-threatening cold temperatures is now surging across the country. In the Houston area, no precipitation is expected.
Two warming centers to open in Galveston ahead of arctic blast
Two warming centers in Galveston will open ahead of the arctic blast approaching southeast Texas on Thursday.
Two warming centers in Galveston will open ahead of the arctic blast approaching southeast Texas on Thursday.
NFL Week 16 games brace for dangerous wind chills from massive bomb cyclone
As if the run game wasn’t already an essential aspect of a football rivalry, it’ll be more critical during Week 16 play as drastic weather will impact several NFL games this weekend.
As if the run game wasn’t already an essential aspect of a football rivalry, it’ll be more critical during Week 16 play as drastic weather will impact several NFL games this weekend.
First day of winter is December 21: The science behind the winter solstice
Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice, the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.
Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice, the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.
Houston freeze 2022: Weather forecast as arctic blast heads for Southeast Texas
A freeze is coming to Houston and Southeast Texas, bringing dangerously cold temperatures. Here's a look at the forecast, how cold it will get and when it will get cold.
A freeze is coming to Houston and Southeast Texas, bringing dangerously cold temperatures. Here's a look at the forecast, how cold it will get and when it will get cold.
Harris Co. leaders urge people to prepare for dangerous cold, optimistic there won't be issues
Harris County leaders are urging people to prepare for dangerously cold weather.
Harris County leaders are urging people to prepare for dangerously cold weather.
Local non-profit providing dog houses, blankets for homeless and abandoned dogs as Arctic Blast approaches
One area of northeast Houston area is known as the ‘Corridor of Cruelty.’ Sadly, homeless dogs that are dumped there will likely die in the upcoming Arctic Blast.
One area of northeast Houston area is known as the ‘Corridor of Cruelty.’ Sadly, homeless dogs that are dumped there will likely die in the upcoming Arctic Blast.
Contractor advises Houstonians turn off water completely and drain pipes, instead of insulating pipes
Many Houstonians say they've learned their lesson from last year’s freeze. This time around, they’re leaving nothing to chance.
Many Houstonians say they've learned their lesson from last year’s freeze. This time around, they’re leaving nothing to chance.
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.
Experts 'confident' in the Texas power grid as many brace for Arctic blast
Officials in the Houston-area are urging people to get ready for unusually cold weather expected for later this week.
Officials in the Houston-area are urging people to get ready for unusually cold weather expected for later this week.
Watch: Saint Bernard engulfed by lake-effect snowfall in New York
As of Monday morning, the National Weather Service had recorded 37 inches of snow in Osceola, which is just east of Lake Ontario.
As of Monday morning, the National Weather Service had recorded 37 inches of snow in Osceola, which is just east of Lake Ontario.
Greater Houston preparing for artic blast, residents having flashbacks of 2021 winter storm
Freezing temperatures are headed to Houston and residents are having flashbacks of the Winter Storm that hit Texas in February 2021.
Freezing temperatures are headed to Houston and residents are having flashbacks of the Winter Storm that hit Texas in February 2021.
Greater Houston preparing for artic blast, residents having flashbacks of 2021 winter storm
Freezing temperatures are headed to Houston and residents are having flashbacks of the Winter Storm that hit Texas in February 2021.
Freezing temperatures are headed to Houston and residents are having flashbacks of the Winter Storm that hit Texas in February 2021.
ERCOT closely monitoring changing weather conditions
ERCOT said they are closely monitoring weather forecasts and models as cold fronts begin to approach the Lone Star State.
ERCOT said they are closely monitoring weather forecasts and models as cold fronts begin to approach the Lone Star State.
What are the odds of a white Christmas?
In order to qualify for a white Christmas, there must either be at least 1 inch of snow on the ground on Christmas morning or falling snow must accumulate to at least 0.1 inches on Dec. 25.
In order to qualify for a white Christmas, there must either be at least 1 inch of snow on the ground on Christmas morning or falling snow must accumulate to at least 0.1 inches on Dec. 25.