Series of winter storms blast western US with more snow ahead
A series of winter storms in the Western U.S. brought heavy snow and some travel headaches. Forecasters warned of more wintry weather ahead.
A series of winter storms in the Western U.S. brought heavy snow and some travel headaches. Forecasters warned of more wintry weather ahead.
CDC: How to prepare home, car for your next winter freeze
As winter approaches, the CDC has issued guidance on how to best prepare your home and your car before a storm hits.
As winter approaches, the CDC has issued guidance on how to best prepare your home and your car before a storm hits.
Snowplow driver shortage: Some US states struggle to hire ahead of winter weather
More U.S. drivers could find themselves stuck on snowy highways or have their travel delayed this winter due to a shortage of snowplow drivers.
More U.S. drivers could find themselves stuck on snowy highways or have their travel delayed this winter due to a shortage of snowplow drivers.
Hawaii sees snow after rare blizzard warning
Blizzard warnings for Hawaii are rare, but not unheard of. The Big Island has mountain peaks that reach nearly 14,000 feet (more than 4,200 meters).
Blizzard warnings for Hawaii are rare, but not unheard of. The Big Island has mountain peaks that reach nearly 14,000 feet (more than 4,200 meters).
IKEA customers forced to stay in store overnight during snowstorm
An IKEA showroom turned into a vast bedroom for customers and employees who were stranded by a snowstorm. They spent the night in the store, sleeping in the beds that are usually on show.
An IKEA showroom turned into a vast bedroom for customers and employees who were stranded by a snowstorm. They spent the night in the store, sleeping in the beds that are usually on show.
With Winter approaching, will the Texas power grid be resilient?
FOX 26’s Greg Groogan gets a look at what’s being done to protect the state from another power failure like we experienced back in February.
FOX 26’s Greg Groogan gets a look at what’s being done to protect the state from another power failure like we experienced back in February.
Extreme winter conditions could trigger another blackout
The catastrophic February storm led to one of the biggest power outages in U.S. history, knocking out electricity to more than 4 million customers and leading to hundreds of deaths. Many homes were left without heat and water for days, and some for weeks. Could we go through it again?
The catastrophic February storm led to one of the biggest power outages in U.S. history, knocking out electricity to more than 4 million customers and leading to hundreds of deaths. Many homes were left without heat and water for days, and some for weeks. Could we go through it again?
Texas grid vulnerable to blackouts during severe winter weather, despite new preparations, ERCOT estimates
The most severe scenario considered by ERCOT for this winter — very high demand for power, extensive fossil fuel outages, and low renewable power production — does not capture the amount of power lost during February.
The most severe scenario considered by ERCOT for this winter — very high demand for power, extensive fossil fuel outages, and low renewable power production — does not capture the amount of power lost during February.
White House providing billions more in aid for heat, utility bills this winter
The Biden administration is helping to distribute several billion dollars in aid for winter heating and utility bills.
The Biden administration is helping to distribute several billion dollars in aid for winter heating and utility bills.
Congress announces nearly $150 million to help Texans with winter heating bills
Households can expect heating bills to jump as much as 54% this winter, according the the US. Energy Information Administration.
Households can expect heating bills to jump as much as 54% this winter, according the the US. Energy Information Administration.
US 2021-22 winter outlook: Warmer South, wetter North, drought across West
NOAA has released its 2021-2022 winter weather outlook with the return of La Niña. Here’s what to expect based on where you live.
NOAA has released its 2021-2022 winter weather outlook with the return of La Niña. Here’s what to expect based on where you live.
Third Ward residents with water issues since winter storm and on verge of eviction, receive help
For almost two months after the freeze, several Third Ward families didn’t have running water. Today, their water pressure remains low. On Tuesday, they were a day away from being evicted until local officials stepped in to help.
For almost two months after the freeze, several Third Ward families didn’t have running water. Today, their water pressure remains low. On Tuesday, they were a day away from being evicted until local officials stepped in to help.
City of Houston lifts boil water notice, here's a list of surrounding areas
Boil water notices are being issued throughout the greater Houston area.
Boil water notices are being issued throughout the greater Houston area.
Power outages: 171K Texans without power; ERCOT says conservation no longer needed
171,000 Texans are without power. As of 2:30 p.m. Friday, CenterPoint reports more than 6,300 customers without lights, and Entergy reported more than 2,300 customers without power.
171,000 Texans are without power. As of 2:30 p.m. Friday, CenterPoint reports more than 6,300 customers without lights, and Entergy reported more than 2,300 customers without power.
LIST: Houston-area emergency shelters, warming centers
Emergency shelters and warming centers will be opening due to the arctic blast that is moving into the Houston-area.
Emergency shelters and warming centers will be opening due to the arctic blast that is moving into the Houston-area.
Price gouging plagues Texans searching for lodging, necessities amid winter storm
Officials in Texas say the winter storm that knocked out power and water to millions of residents is providing an opportunity for some unscrupulous merchants to take advantage of the situation by charging exorbitant prices for essential supplies.
Officials in Texas say the winter storm that knocked out power and water to millions of residents is providing an opportunity for some unscrupulous merchants to take advantage of the situation by charging exorbitant prices for essential supplies.
Heroic Texas firefighter rescues dog submerged in semi-frozen pond
A local firefighter in Odessa, Texas was caught on video rescuing a dog separated from her owner and trapped in a semi-frozen pond.
A local firefighter in Odessa, Texas was caught on video rescuing a dog separated from her owner and trapped in a semi-frozen pond.
Americans should prepare for more catastrophic storms in the future amid climate change, experts warn
The deadly winter storms that knocked out power for millions in Texas and other states have exceeded the worst-case scenarios of many U.S. utilities.
The deadly winter storms that knocked out power for millions in Texas and other states have exceeded the worst-case scenarios of many U.S. utilities.
Just like homes, hospitals are struggling without water and power
Power and water outages are causing a crisis at some clinics and hospitals.
Power and water outages are causing a crisis at some clinics and hospitals.
Texas power outages seen from space in stunning before-and-after photos
Images from the NOAA-NASA Suomi NPP satellite compared before-and-after photos of the lights in Houston, Texas during a record-breaking winter storm.
Images from the NOAA-NASA Suomi NPP satellite compared before-and-after photos of the lights in Houston, Texas during a record-breaking winter storm.