"Winter Storm Fern" is bringing a dangerous mix of ice, sleet and snow to North Texas, triggering a Winter Storm Warning and a multi-day freeze across Dallas-Fort Worth. Life-threatening wind chills and potential power outages are anticipated.

After a brief surge in temperatures, another cold front is set to hit Texas soon, and it will bring another round of subfreezing nights.

A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for Wednesday morning due to the chance for freezing fog.

A winter storm in Houston this weekend brings the threat of freezing temperatures, dangerous wind chills and icy road conditions. See the latest weather forecast, timeline, impacts, warnings and live coverage.

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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which manages the grid, issued a Weather Watch from Jan. 24 through Jan. 27. The alert comes as forecasters predict below-freezing temperatures, the possibility of frozen precipitation and increased demand for electricity – all conditions that could tighten power reserves.

Fort Worth this weekend. Here is our latest, most up-to-the-minute forecast ahead of the winter storm's arrival.

The KHOU 11 Weather Team has issued an hourly Weather Impact Alert as temperatures drop into the 20s overnight this weekend.