Winter weather road conditions: Multiple crashes in Austin area
Freezing rain is leaving a thin layer of ice that is making roads slippery and dangerous in some spots.
Why freezing rain is Texas' most common winter precipitation
FOX 7's Carlo Falco explains why Texas sees ice and freezing rain more frequently than any other winter precipitation.
Williamson County offices opening two hours late on Thursday, Feb. 24
All Williamson County offices will open two hours later than normal on Thursday, Feb. 24 due to winter weather.
Travis County polling locations closing one hour early due to wintry weather
All Travis County polling locations will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23 due to inclement weather.
Winter weather Texas school cancellations, delays on Feb. 24
Most of the Austin metro area is under a Winter Weather Advisory as weather conditions have caused issues on roads and prompted districts to delay or cancel classes.
Winter Weather Advisory for Central Texas, freezing rain possible
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued until noon on February 24. Light freezing rain is likely tonight and could lead to slippery spots on elevated roads. Drivers are being encouraged to check road conditions on drivetexas.org.
What is a snow squall?
You may have gotten one of those loud mobile alerts telling you about something called a "snow squall." So what the heck is it and why is it so dangerous? Glad you asked.
Illinois pileup with 100+ vehicles shuts down I-39 for hours amid winter storm
A winter storm was blamed for multiple crashes across Illinois, including a 100+ vehicle pileup on I-39 that closed the highway for hours.
Strong winter storm spreading heavy snow, ice, flooding rain and high winds from Plains to Midwest, Northeast
Parts of the Midwest and Northeast have been issued a winter storm warning and winter weather advisories as a strong winter storm makes its way across the United States.
Man accidentally leaves sunroof open during heavy snowfall
Steve Maguire left the sunroof on the family van open on a sunny Saturday afternoon but come Sunday, he would probably regret that decision after heavy snow fell all day on Sunday and into Monday morning.
Travis County, CAPCOG reach nearly 1.5M people using Warn Central Texas
Travis County and Capital Area Council of Governments have increased the number of cell phone devices they can reach using Warn Central Texas.
Did the COVID-19 pandemic cancel snow days? Not everywhere
Nearly two years into the pandemic, the simple answer as to whether the COVID-19 pandemic nixed snow days depends on where you live.
Austin Energy employees reflect on Winter Storm Uri one year later
Texas was hit by a winter storm in February 2021 that left close to 250 people dead and had thousands of people without power for days. Austin Energy employees reflect on Winter Storm Ur and what they have learned.
Austin woman reflects on winter storm that took her sister’s life 1 year ago
An Austin woman is reflecting back one year ago, when Winter Storm Uri took her sister's life.
Texas quadruplet parents recount 2021 winter storm experience
For over a week, the Cafferata family relied on FaceTime with the nurses to see their newborns. The family couldn't reach the hospital due to horrible road conditions during the winter storm in 2021.
Winter storm in Central Texas: Look back on 1 year anniversary
Texas was hit by a winter storm in February 2021 that left close to 250 people dead and had thousands of people without power for days.
Austin officials activate cold weather shelters for February 12
Officials say those in need of shelter should go to One Texas Center located at 505 Barton Springs Road between 6 and 8 p.m.
FOX 7 Discussion: How did Texas' power grid do this time around?
Doug Lewin, President of Stoic Energy, joins FOX 7's John Krinjak to discuss how the power grid did during the recent wintry weather.
Central Texas plumbers staying busy after winter storm
Following the winter storm that lasted a few days in Central Texas, plumbers are staying busy responding to multiple cold weather related calls.
Texas power grid is more reliable than ever, says ERCOT and Gov. Abbott
During a press conference Friday, Gov. Abbott said the Texas power grid continues to be reliable and fully functioning, even at peak demand.