Do trees actually explode from 'extreme' cold?
Can trees really explode in the extreme cold? Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest this week could mean exploding trees. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim.
Can trees really explode in the extreme cold? Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest this week could mean exploding trees. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim.
Texas winter storm: How to protect your pets from the arctic blast
As winter weather is set to impact Texas this week, pet owners should take extra steps ahead of freezing weather, especially for outdoor animals.
As winter weather is set to impact Texas this week, pet owners should take extra steps ahead of freezing weather, especially for outdoor animals.
Ted Cruz spotted on a plane to Laguna Beach ahead of Texas winter storm
A photo of Senator Ted Cruz on a plane to Laguna Beach as Texas braces for a winter storm is drawing a lot of attention.
A photo of Senator Ted Cruz on a plane to Laguna Beach as Texas braces for a winter storm is drawing a lot of attention.
CenterPoint activates Emergency Operations Center ahead of winter weather
CenterPoint Energy has activated their Emergency Operations Center to support the incoming winter weather to Houston and parts of Southeast Texas.
CenterPoint Energy has activated their Emergency Operations Center to support the incoming winter weather to Houston and parts of Southeast Texas.
Prepping your home for severe winter weather
FOX 26's Tom Zizka gives homeowners some tips on how to protect their homes from the incoming severe cold weather expected to hit Texas, later in the week.
FOX 26's Tom Zizka gives homeowners some tips on how to protect their homes from the incoming severe cold weather expected to hit Texas, later in the week.
Centerpoint Energy prepares for winter conditions
As temperatures drop, ahead of the expected winter storm, CenterPoint Energy leaders intend to respond properly with their Winter Readiness Plan.
As temperatures drop, ahead of the expected winter storm, CenterPoint Energy leaders intend to respond properly with their Winter Readiness Plan.
Governor Abbott activates state emergency response resources ahead of winter storm
Governor Abbott has mobilized state emergency resources and agencies to prepare for a severe arctic cold front expected to bring life-threatening temperatures and hazardous winter weather to Texas.
Governor Abbott has mobilized state emergency resources and agencies to prepare for a severe arctic cold front expected to bring life-threatening temperatures and hazardous winter weather to Texas.
ERCOT says Texas power grid ready for possible winter storm this week
The possibility of a winter storm impacting Texas this week has some residents nervous about a repeat of a 2021 winter storm that turned deadly when millions across the state lost power for days at a time.
The possibility of a winter storm impacting Texas this week has some residents nervous about a repeat of a 2021 winter storm that turned deadly when millions across the state lost power for days at a time.
Polar vortex to fuel dangerous spread of arctic air as coldest temperatures will linger over US for weeks
In the coming weeks, cold air will continue for parts of the U.S. thanks to the influence of the polar vortex.
In the coming weeks, cold air will continue for parts of the U.S. thanks to the influence of the polar vortex.
Winter grabbing Texas by scruff this weekend with snow in parts of state
It really hasn’t felt like winter in Texas lately, but that will change in a big way starting this weekend with snow possible in parts of the Lone Star State.
It really hasn’t felt like winter in Texas lately, but that will change in a big way starting this weekend with snow possible in parts of the Lone Star State.
Blizzard Warning issued in Texas as winter weather hits parts of state
After record-breaking heat during Christmas across much of Texas, conditions have turned much colder during the final days of 2025.
After record-breaking heat during Christmas across much of Texas, conditions have turned much colder during the final days of 2025.
Winter weather alerts issued for over 60 million as impactful snowstorm threatens Northeast post-Christmas
An impactful shot of snow and ice will blast through the Northeast set to dump snow threatening post-Christmas holiday travel at major airports and highways across the region.
An impactful shot of snow and ice will blast through the Northeast set to dump snow threatening post-Christmas holiday travel at major airports and highways across the region.
Wind, freeze team up to sculpt rare sand pillars along Lake Michigan
A stretch of cold, windy weather along Lake Michigan has carved out rare sand pillars on some beaches.
A stretch of cold, windy weather along Lake Michigan has carved out rare sand pillars on some beaches.
Is the Texas power grid ready for winter? How new data centers might pose a risk
In a recent report from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages about 90 percent of the state's grid, it was warned that rising demand from new AI and crypto data centers, as well as a swiftly growing population, could be a challenge.
In a recent report from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages about 90 percent of the state's grid, it was warned that rising demand from new AI and crypto data centers, as well as a swiftly growing population, could be a challenge.
Dangerous snow squalls brewing as arctic blast moves across the U.S.
Whiteout conditions are possible along major U.S. Interstates.
Whiteout conditions are possible along major U.S. Interstates.
Arctic blast ushers in freezing, potentially record cold for 235 million Americans to kick off La Niña winter
Monday is set to be the coldest day of the arctic air outbreak, where temperatures will be subzero across Montana, the Dakotas, Wyoming, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Monday is set to be the coldest day of the arctic air outbreak, where temperatures will be subzero across Montana, the Dakotas, Wyoming, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Here's how much warmer your winter has gotten since 1970
Winter is now the U.S.’s fastest-warming season. Here’s how much warmer your winter has gotten since 1970, according to new data.
Winter is now the U.S.’s fastest-warming season. Here’s how much warmer your winter has gotten since 1970, according to new data.
170 million Americans brace for deep freeze as temps plunge near record lows, even in Florida
Over 100 million Americans from Boston to Tampa, will get an early taste of winter this week, thanks to a sweeping cold front that will bring the coldest air of the season starting Sunday and lasting into next week.
Over 100 million Americans from Boston to Tampa, will get an early taste of winter this week, thanks to a sweeping cold front that will bring the coldest air of the season starting Sunday and lasting into next week.
Here's what the arrival of La Niña means for your winter weather
La Niña has returned for a second consecutive go-around this autumn and winter, and it could have a noticeable influence on seasonal weather patterns.
La Niña has returned for a second consecutive go-around this autumn and winter, and it could have a noticeable influence on seasonal weather patterns.
Here’s when to expect the first freeze of the season
The first freeze of the season may not be far away for many areas of the U.S.
The first freeze of the season may not be far away for many areas of the U.S.