Follow live winter storm updates and breaking weather news as snow storms are predicted to fall across the U.S. this weekend, impacting states as far south as Texas.

State and local officials say they’re better prepared than they were five years ago when Winter Storm Uri blanketed the state, killing hundreds and leaving scores without power and water.

An arctic front will bring snow, ice and extreme cold to much of Texas this weekend, with winter storm and extreme cold watches in effect.

Widespread snow and a potentially damaging ice storm are on the table from the South into the Northeast. Here’s the very latest forecast timing and who could be affected most.

Texas is preparing for the coldest temperatures of the season, and forecasters are warning of possible power outages and icy roads in much of the state.

Airlines including American and Delta are waiving change fees as an icy winter storm threatens travel across Texas. Here's what travelers should know.

"Texans know all too well that our weather can shift in a matter of minutes," said Texas Highway Patrol Chief Bryan Rippee.

Winter weather often puts a strain on Texas’ electric grid. When energy demand outpaces supply, regulators at the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, take emergency measures, which can include temporarily shutting off power to customers to maintain grid stability.