Granbury woke up Monday morning to a thin dusting of snow as Arctic air blasted south into North and Central Texas. Temperatures in the early morning dipped into the low teens with the National Weather forecasts saying the region will not see daytime highs above freezing until mid-day Wednesday. When most of the region wakes […]
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If Arctic blast has frozen pipes in your home, here’s what to do to minimize the damage
An Arctic blast is upon North Texas plunging temperatures to the low teens with wind chill values flirting with 0 degrees fahrenheit. The cold front is not expected to lift until mid-day Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Water pipes can freeze and burst in this weather, resulting in a pricey repair. If you […]
Arctic freeze continues to blast huge swaths of the US with sub-zero temperatures
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A dangerous Arctic blast will continue sweeping across the U.S. on Monday and linger through at least midweek, prolonging a bitter cold that set record-low temperatures in parts of the country and threatens to further disrupt daily life, including an NFL playoff game and the first-in-the-nation presidential nominating contest in Iowa. […]
Arctic freeze continues to blast huge areas of US with sub-zero temperatures
An Arctic blast will continue sweeping across the US and linger until at least midweek, prolonging a bitter cold that set record-low temperatures in parts of the country and threatens to further disrupt daily life. The US National Weather Service said wind chills are expected to push temperatures to -30 degrees Celcius from the Northern […]
KY welcomes ‘coldest air of the season’ as arctic blast moves into MLK Day celebrations
Kentucky is facing an arctic cold front and possible snow showers to lead into the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, according to the Louisville National Weather Service. The “coldest air of the season” began passing through Kentucky on Sunday morning. The front brought “brutally cold” temperatures and wind chills to the entire state […]
Hundreds flock to City of Austin’s cold weather shelters ahead of arctic blast
Austin (KXAN) — Nonprofit staff running the City of Austin’s cold weather shelters estimate that 200 people signed up for a stay less than two hours after registration began. With several days of freezing temperatures ahead, staff said that it’s likely that overflow shelters will also be opened. The Austin Area Urban League (AAUL) took […]
Family members blast words of support for hostages over the Israel-Gaza border
RE’IM, Israel — Armed with just a microphone and loudspeakers, they delivered a message of hope for their loved ones held hostage by Hamas for almost 100 days. “We’re turning the entire world upside down for you,” said Meirav Gonen, whose 23-year-old daughter Romi remains in captivity, as she stood on Israel’s border with Gaza […]
Heavy snow and blizzard conditions in Midwest ahead of a ‘dangerous’ arctic blast that could set record lows across U.S.
A massive winter storm is bringing another round of heavy snow to the Midwest, triggering blizzard warnings in at least half a dozen states and forcing the cancellations of hundreds of flights ahead of an arctic blast that will send temperatures plunging to potentially record lows for much of the country. More than 1,000 flights […]
ERCOT says the Texas electrical power grid is ‘expected to handle’ arctic blast
The operator of Texas’ electric grid expects the grid to handle the arctic cold front that’s set to roll in Sunday evening, but energy experts caution that demand for power this year is likely to exceed that of past winters. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas expects there will be sufficient power to meet customer […]
Kansas City-area utility companies say they’re ready for next winter blast
Texas arctic blast timeline of arrival
How to keep safe while driving on slick Oklahoma roads during the arctic blast
When the roads are slick during an Oklahoma winter, it’s always best to avoid travel. But if you have to drive, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation has some tips on getting to your destination safely. Tips for safe driving in Oklahoma snow and ice Car drives though water from melting snow on W Hefner Road […]