Thousands without power across Texas as winter storm sweeps through state
Early Sunday, Jan. 25, at least 21,000 customers were without power after freezing rain, sleet and snow fell across the state Saturday.
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Early Sunday, Jan. 25, at least 21,000 customers were without power after freezing rain, sleet and snow fell across the state Saturday.
Weather Alerts are in place through Tuesday due to dangerously cold temperatures and icy roads at times.
DART said it's prioritizing the safety of its riders, operators and frontline teams while maintaining service on its most frequently used routes.
North Texas is in for a messy, multi-day winter system with rain, sleet, ice, snow—and then bitter cold.
At 4 p.m. on Friday, it will open as the city's inclement weather shelter.
From nearly invisible black ice to freezing rain and sleet, here's how common winter weather hazards form, why they're so dangerous.
Shoppers are picking up essentials early, aiming to avoid last-minute trips if roads become unsafe.
As North Texans prepare for the winter weather, concerns are growing about possible power outages.
On any given night in Tarrant County, there can be upwards of 2,500 people experiencing homelessness.
Winter storm warnings and advisories extended from Montana to Ohio, the National Weather Service said. Forecasters warned there could be airport delays and slowed traffic with snow falling at more than an inch per hour in some areas.
Around 40 million people in the U.S. are under a winter storm warning from an unusual blast of severe cold weather and snow across the South.
Some areas, particularly to the north and east, could see snowfall totals of 9 inches or more.
Here are six important winter weather terms North Texas residents should know during a winter storm.
North Texas is experiencing a mix of snow and sleet, causing road closures and traffic delays across the Metroplex.
The Oncor website notes that out of more than 4 million customers they serve, there are 56 outages affecting 880 customers.
A winter storm warning is in effect as sleet and snow hit North Texas, prompting concerns reminiscent of the catastrophic 2021 freeze.
A winter storm warning goes into effect for parts of North Texas at 6 a.m. Thursday through 12 p.m. Friday.
The metroplex is under an Ice Storm Warning until tomorrow morning. As much as .50" of ice is possible. Roads become nearly impassable and powerlines are threatened.
An ice storm warning remains until 9 a.m. Thursday morning
Waves of freezing rain, sleet and rain will continue to impact most of North Texas throughout Tuesday, and CBS 11 wants to ensure you know what that means for you.
Another First Alert Weather Day has been issued for North Texas Thursday as icy conditions will continue to be a big concern.
A winter storm warning is in effect through Wednesday.
Rain will arrive, then transition to freezing rain, then to sleet and snow.
Even though snow is falling across North Texas this morning there is some good news, the length of the Winter Storm Warning issued for North Texas has been shortened.
The Metroplex will have a wide range of snow amounts ranging from 1" in the southern edge to 4" in the northern edge.
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Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
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