Texas, polar vortex

The polar vortex readies to dump snow on Texas and its neighbors
The polar vortex of ultra-cold air usually spins around the North Pole, but it sometimes ventures south into the U.S., Europe and Asia. Some experts say such cold air outbreaks are happening more frequently, paradoxically, because of a warming world.
Texas Under Winter Storm Warnings As Polar Vortex Advances
Winter storm warnings and freeze warnings are in place across 15 states due to freezing temperatures, snowfall, and hazardous road conditions. The NWS warned “most of North Texas” could expect “heavy mixed precipitation” including snow and sleet until noon on Friday.
The polar vortex sets its sights on Texas and neighboring states, with snow expected
Texas is preparing for severe winter weather. An area stretching from Texas to Tennessee braced Wednesday for the possible arrival of freezing rain and snow even as some other parts of the U.S. hit by the plunging polar vortex this week began to shake off its icy effects.
Polar vortex could bring snow to Central Texas this week
Our chilly weather could bring freezing rain and snow to parts of the Hill Country and I-35 corridor, local forecasters say. Why it matters: A polar vortex hauling arctic air from Canada down across the U.
Will it snow in Texas? Polar vortex brings freezing temps, precipitation later in week
Storm Blair has hit most of the U.S., bringing freezing temperatures to Texas. Precipitation later this week could mean snow for some areas.
When will polar vortex reach Texas? Arctic blast to bring freezing temps on Monday
The effects of the polar vortex are expected to reach Texas on Monday and bring freezing or below-freezing temperatures throughout the week.
Texas Map Shows Counties Set to Freeze When Polar Vortex Hits
According to a forecast map by Pivotal Weather, based on data from the European Center for Medium-range Weather Forecasts, the vast majority of the state could see wind chills below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Some of the coldest wind chills are forecast for the Texas panhandle and northeastern parts of the state.
Texas prepares for severe winter storm
As Texas prepared for severe winter weather, Gov. Greg Abbott expressed confidence Wednesday in the state's power grid. Frigid temperatures -- along with snow, sleet and freezing rain -- were expected to make their way into Texas midweek,
Texas man recalls surviving 2021 deep freeze as winter storm approaches
The incoming winter weather is causing painful flashbacks for people who lived in Texas in February 2021, when a deep freeze left millions without power. Vangregory Grinnon lives in Fort Worth but is currently visiting family in Florida.
January 2025 Texas winter storm updates
An ERCOT weather advisory indicates a significant storm is approaching, and Texans may experience extreme winter conditions that could impact their power supply. This winter storm is expected to bring snow,
Polar vortex threatens to bring freezing rain and snow from Texas to Tennessee
An area stretching from Texas to Tennessee braced Wednesday for the possible arrival of freezing rain and snow even as some parts of the U.S. hit by the plunging polar vortex this week began to shake off its icy effects.
Will polar vortex hit Texas on NYE? Temps will drop, but freezing weather coming next week
Temperatures are dropping in Texas on New Year's Eve ahead of next week's polar vortex, which will bring snowfall to much of ...
Polar vortex to hit Texas with arctic air starting Monday. 4 maps show how cold it'll get
A polar vortex is bringing arctic air into the country next week. Forecast maps show when freezing temperatures will sweep ...
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What’s in store as the polar vortex hits Texas this week
A polar vortex is bringing freezing temperatures to Texas this week, with a couple of rounds of precipitation that could ...
The polar vortex brings its bitter cold to the Southern U.S.
As the cold front moved southward Tuesday, it prompted a cold weather advisory for the Gulf Coast and pushed temperatures ...
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As bitter cold sweeps through Texas, ERCOT says the power grid is stable
The state’s electric grid operator issued a weather watch until Friday but says it doesn’t expect power disruptions as demand ...
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The polar vortex is causing energy prices to spike
The increased energy demand nationwide has caused natural gas prices to spike, and according to energy analyst Matt Smith of ...
Prolonged chill across Central Texas this week; potential for winter weather incoming Thursday
Models are starting to indicate the possibility of a cold rain or wintry mix in portions of Central Texas later this week.
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Southern US shivers as new winter storm threatens snow for Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas
A developing winter storm is threatening to drop snow, sleet and freezing rain on parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas ...