Texas' plight exposes vulnerability of power grids to climate change, experts say

Texas' plight exposes vulnerability of power grids to climate change, experts say

Power grids, such as the one in Texas, are designed for predictable seasonal weather shifts. Experts say to better prepare for future extreme weather events, it will take both a collective agreement to invest — and money.

Power grids, such as the one in Texas, are designed for predictable seasonal weather shifts. Experts say to better prepare for future extreme weather events, it will take both a collective agreement to invest — and money.

Weather Authority: Morning snow changes to rain on Monday

Weather Authority: Morning snow changes to rain on Monday

A brief shot of snow will impact parts of the Delaware Valley on Monday morning before changing to rain during the afternoon as temperatures approach 40 degrees.

A brief shot of snow will impact parts of the Delaware Valley on Monday morning before changing to rain during the afternoon as temperatures approach 40 degrees.

Why was Texas without power? How a winter storm pushed the state into crisis

Why was Texas without power? How a winter storm pushed the state into crisis

The cold has loosened and the power’s back on for most Texans, but now burst pipes have flooded thousands of homes. And fixing pipes is one thing. Fixing a whole state is another.

The cold has loosened and the power’s back on for most Texans, but now burst pipes have flooded thousands of homes. And fixing pipes is one thing. Fixing a whole state is another.

Weather Authority: More sunshine on Sunday before snow moves in on Monday

Weather Authority: More sunshine on Sunday before snow moves in on Monday

Another round of bright sunshine will conclude the weekend on Sunday with highs in the upper 30s for most parts of the region. Temperatures will drop again overnight as a system of precipitation pushes in from the west.

Another round of bright sunshine will conclude the weekend on Sunday with highs in the upper 30s for most parts of the region. Temperatures will drop again overnight as a system of precipitation pushes in from the west.