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.

A possible winter storm could bite North Texas later this week, and air travelers will likely begin to see the impact soon. American Airlines has issued a travel alert allowing those whose plans may be affected to rebook without change fees,

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.

Dallas City leaders laid out their action plan for the incoming wintry mix and said they are ready for whatever comes. City officials held a news conference on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the roles of different departments as they gear up to respond to various needs.

Dallas officials said they’re prepared to respond to the incoming winter storm that is forecast to bring a mix of ice and snow to the region this weekend. City officials held a news conference Wednesday afternoon to update residents about their preparedness plans while also urging the public to avoid traveling on potentially icy and dangerous roads if possible.

But Texas’ power grid is expected to hold up, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages the flow of electricity across most of the state.

As winter weather approaches North Texas, road crews and private contractors are stockpiling salt to keep businesses and facilities safe.