Oncor has stationed more than 10,000 people to respond to damage caused by the impending winter storm. As of 6:30 a.m., thousands of people were without power.

All 254 Texas counties woke up under some form of weather alert as a massive winter storm began its trek across the eastern half of the country.

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties as a severe winter storm threatens the state with life-threatening cold and ice starting Friday evening.

Heavy snow, ice and brutal cold are expected to make this winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event, stretching across two-thirds of the U.S.

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.

This North Texas winter weather guide provides the latest Dallas-Fort Worth snow and sleet totals, NWS timing for Winter Storm Fern and essential tips for protecting pipes and the Texas power grid during the current Extreme Cold Watch.

Local officials are opening 11 shelters Saturday and keep them operational until Monday for those needing warmth and resources in Bexar County.

Models show the arctic cold front is trending slower than previously expected, which could have a big effect on how much snow and ice will fall.