Officials are optimistic the power grid will hold, but freezing rain and arctic cold could cause localized electricity outages.

Houston and Southeast Texas are all but certain to get rained on Saturday, so the only mystery is: When will the rain turn into something more icy?

ERCOT, which operates the Texas power grid, has issued an advisory for "extreme cold weather" in Texas. TEXAS, USA — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued an advisory for "extreme cold weather" ahead of the expected winter storm in Texas this weekend.

"Winter Storm Fern" is bringing a dangerous mix of ice, sleet and snow to North Texas, triggering a Winter Storm Warning and a multi-day freeze across Dallas-Fort Worth. Life-threatening wind chills and potential power outages are anticipated.

Texas is getting another round of winter weather, and low temperatures risk icy conditions. Check live road closures and tips for driving safely, courtesy of TxDOT.

Our meteorologists are calling for WFAA Weather Alert Days across North Texas throughout the whole weekend. Keep track of school closures, power outages and more.

North Texas braced for potentially dangerous wintry conditions and freezing temperatures as a powerful winter storm began moving into the area Friday. Across Dallas-Fort Worth, officials and residents prepared for the storm,

Texas basketball officials expect Saturday's game against Georgia to tip off at noon as scheduled at Moody Center despite the threat of winter weather.