Texas power outages seen from space in stunning before-and-after photos

Texas power outages seen from space in stunning before-and-after photos

Images from the NOAA-NASA Suomi NPP satellite compared before-and-after photos of the lights in Houston, Texas during a record-breaking winter storm.

Images from the NOAA-NASA Suomi NPP satellite compared before-and-after photos of the lights in Houston, Texas during a record-breaking winter storm.

All School District of Philadelphia buildings to close Thursday due to impending snow

All School District of Philadelphia buildings to close Thursday due to impending snow

Authorities with the district listed buildings to close include all Family Technology Centers, Specialized Services Regional Centers, headquarters on North Broad Street and all school buildings, based on Thursday’s forecasted snow event.

Authorities with the district listed buildings to close include all Family Technology Centers, Specialized Services Regional Centers, headquarters on North Broad Street and all school buildings, based on Thursday’s forecasted snow event.

Philadelphia Archdiocesan schools announce virtual learning for Thursday due to snow

Philadelphia Archdiocesan schools announce virtual learning for Thursday due to snow

Catholic Parish and regional elementary schools for the city of Philadelphia announce virtual learning because of the impending snow event Thursday, February 18.

Catholic Parish and regional elementary schools for the city of Philadelphia announce virtual learning because of the impending snow event Thursday, February 18.

'Snownado': Large waterspout swirls over Texas lake amid record cold

'Snownado': Large waterspout swirls over Texas lake amid record cold

Some are calling this a “snownado” - but here’s the science behind these large waterspouts seen swirling over some lakes in Texas amid record cold temperatures.

Some are calling this a “snownado” - but here’s the science behind these large waterspouts seen swirling over some lakes in Texas amid record cold temperatures.

Nearly three-quarters of contiguous US covered in snow amid polar vortex

Nearly three-quarters of contiguous US covered in snow amid polar vortex

More than 73% of the lower 48 U.S. states were covered in snow this week, causing power outages and even impacting COVID-19 vaccine shipments.

More than 73% of the lower 48 U.S. states were covered in snow this week, causing power outages and even impacting COVID-19 vaccine shipments.

‘Major breakdown’ of polar vortex blamed for unusual winter weather around the world

‘Major breakdown’ of polar vortex blamed for unusual winter weather around the world

Texas and Oklahoma are seeing record subzero temperatures. Greenland is warmer than normal. Snow fell in Greece and Turkey. Meteorologists call this one of the biggest, nastiest and longest-lasting polar vortex breakdowns they've seen.

Texas and Oklahoma are seeing record subzero temperatures. Greenland is warmer than normal. Snow fell in Greece and Turkey. Meteorologists call this one of the biggest, nastiest and longest-lasting polar vortex breakdowns they've seen.

Weather Authority: Winter storm watch issued for parts of region ahead of snow Thursday

Weather Authority: Winter storm watch issued for parts of region ahead of snow Thursday

FOX 29's Sue Serio is calling for snow to begin falling early Thursday morning with accumulating snow coming later in the morning. Snowfall could be heavy at times with some areas forecasted to see 3 to 6 inches, or even up to 7 inches in isolated spots. 

FOX 29's Sue Serio is calling for snow to begin falling early Thursday morning with accumulating snow coming later in the morning. Snowfall could be heavy at times with some areas forecasted to see 3 to 6 inches, or even up to 7 inches in isolated spots. 

No power? Here’s how to deal with frozen pipes

No power? Here’s how to deal with frozen pipes

Should you let the faucet drip? Can you flush a frozen toilet? Here are some answers from the experts to your questions about frozen pipes.

Should you let the faucet drip? Can you flush a frozen toilet? Here are some answers from the experts to your questions about frozen pipes.

Texas utility company urges customers to change providers to avoid astronomical power bill amid winter storm

Texas utility company urges customers to change providers to avoid astronomical power bill amid winter storm

Due to Texas’ deregulated utility market, electricity prices subjected to real-time swings have skyrocketed to as much as $9,000 per megawatt-hour, causing some companies to urge their customers to change service providers.

Due to Texas’ deregulated utility market, electricity prices subjected to real-time swings have skyrocketed to as much as $9,000 per megawatt-hour, causing some companies to urge their customers to change service providers.