How Houston's prepping for the icy winter storm
City and utility crews are preparing for dangerous ice, especially on roads and power lines.
City and utility crews are preparing for dangerous ice, especially on roads and power lines.
Winter storm watch: Winterizing your gas, electric vehicles
If you have to be on the roads during the winter storm, FOX 26's Sherman Desselle has checklists to make sure your vehicle (gas or electric) is ready for the weather.
If you have to be on the roads during the winter storm, FOX 26's Sherman Desselle has checklists to make sure your vehicle (gas or electric) is ready for the weather.
Houston winter storm watch: CenterPoint preps for power outages
With ice being one of the biggest concerns for this weekend's winter weather, CenterPoint is prepping in advance for potential power outages. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour explains the company's preparation.
With ice being one of the biggest concerns for this weekend's winter weather, CenterPoint is prepping in advance for potential power outages. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour explains the company's preparation.
Houston winter storm questions: Black ice, snow chances, and more
FOX 26 meteorologist Remeisha Shade answers viewer questions about the upcoming winter weather this weekend as of Wednesday, Jan. 21.
FOX 26 meteorologist Remeisha Shade answers viewer questions about the upcoming winter weather this weekend as of Wednesday, Jan. 21.
Houston winter weather watch: Jan. 21 evening forecast
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for most of Southeast Texas from Saturday morning through Sunday evening. FOX 26 meteorologist Remeisha Shade shares what to know as of Wednesday evening.
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for most of Southeast Texas from Saturday morning through Sunday evening. FOX 26 meteorologist Remeisha Shade shares what to know as of Wednesday evening.
Houston winter weather watch: Latest as of Jan. 21
FOX 26 meteorologist Remeisha Shade gives a brief breakdown for the wintry weather this weekend. Then, Leslie DelasBour gets a look a roads being prepped for ice, Greg Groogan explains ERCOT's weather watch, and Sherman Desselle gives tips on making your vehicle (electric or not) winterproof.
FOX 26 meteorologist Remeisha Shade gives a brief breakdown for the wintry weather this weekend. Then, Leslie DelasBour gets a look a roads being prepped for ice, Greg Groogan explains ERCOT's weather watch, and Sherman Desselle gives tips on making your vehicle (electric or not) winterproof.
ERCOT issues Weather Watch as Texas power grid faces winter storm
ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for January 24–27, citing the forecasted below-freezing temperatures, along with the possibility of frozen rain, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves as the reasons.
ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for January 24–27, citing the forecasted below-freezing temperatures, along with the possibility of frozen rain, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves as the reasons.
Houston winter storm: How to winterize your gas or electric vehicle before the freeze
With a winter weather advisory looming, mechanics report a surge in appointments as drivers scramble to prepare both gas-powered and electric vehicles for the cold.
With a winter weather advisory looming, mechanics report a surge in appointments as drivers scramble to prepare both gas-powered and electric vehicles for the cold.
Houston winter storm preps | Forecasting with Friends
The latest updates on the Houston winter storm coming this weekend.
The latest updates on the Houston winter storm coming this weekend.
Houston under winter storm watch, extreme cold watch this weekend
A winter storm watch and an extreme cold watch have been issued for several Houston area counties ahead of an arctic blast that will plunge temperatures in Southeast Texas over the weekend.
A winter storm watch and an extreme cold watch have been issued for several Houston area counties ahead of an arctic blast that will plunge temperatures in Southeast Texas over the weekend.
Houston winter storm weekend forecast: Timeline, ice threat, snow chances
Temperatures will plunge this weekend as an arctic blast hits Houston. We're tracking the latest timeline and potential impacts – including freezing rain and icy roads.
Temperatures will plunge this weekend as an arctic blast hits Houston. We're tracking the latest timeline and potential impacts – including freezing rain and icy roads.
Houston under winter storm watch, extreme cold watch this weekend: What it means
A winter storm watch and an extreme cold watch have been issued for several Houston area counties ahead of an arctic blast that will plunge temperatures in Southeast Texas over the weekend. Here's what you need to know.
A winter storm watch and an extreme cold watch have been issued for several Houston area counties ahead of an arctic blast that will plunge temperatures in Southeast Texas over the weekend. Here's what you need to know.
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.
Houston faces weekend winter storm, ice threat: Weather forecast
A powerful arctic cold front is expected to move through Houston Saturday, bringing very cold rain, some sleet and eventually icy roadways by the evening.
A powerful arctic cold front is expected to move through Houston Saturday, bringing very cold rain, some sleet and eventually icy roadways by the evening.
What is a winter storm watch?
From January 23-26, a large part of Texas is expected to see temperatures dip below freezing. During that time and throughout the rest of winter, you will hear meteorologists use terms like warning, watch and advisory, but what do they mean?
From January 23-26, a large part of Texas is expected to see temperatures dip below freezing. During that time and throughout the rest of winter, you will hear meteorologists use terms like warning, watch and advisory, but what do they mean?
Houston weather: Scattered showers expected for Wednesday
We'll have a quick change in weather for Wednesday, switching out the cold for scattered storms throughout the Houston-area. Highs will be in the mid-60s.
We'll have a quick change in weather for Wednesday, switching out the cold for scattered storms throughout the Houston-area. Highs will be in the mid-60s.
Houston weather: Latest forecast ahead of arctic plunge
Very cold weather is expected to move across the Houston area this weekend. FOX 26's Remeisha Shade has the latest on the timing of the arctic weather.
Very cold weather is expected to move across the Houston area this weekend. FOX 26's Remeisha Shade has the latest on the timing of the arctic weather.