As North Texas prepares for the first big blast of cold air this year, shelters across the area are preparing to open to ensure those who are in need stay warm.

We’ve had a fairly mild winter so far, but if there’s one thing you can count on in North Texas it’s that the weather will change. From gardeners to firewood, businesses are getting ready for weather changes on the first weekend of the new year.

NBC 5 Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell wants to know what other term is used for an arctic cold front in Texas.

The coldest air of the season, thus far, has arrived across North Texas.

NBC 5 Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell asks what time of weather a weak polar vortex can produce in the United States.

The year 2024 continued the trend of near-record warmth, much like previous years. However, the summer was a bit different. Here’s a look back at last year’s weather in North Texas.

NBC 5 Meteorologist Grant Johnston asks what country generates the most wind power?

NBC 5 meteorologist Kevan Smith asks what was the hottest temperature ever recorded in the month of December in DFW?

NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith asks which weather feature will cause amusement parks to shut down a rollercoaster’s operation. BONUS: A photo of Kevan working at Six Flags!

The same storm system that brought flooding rain to North Texas also spawned a tornado near El Campo in Wharton County between San Antonio and Houston.

NBC 5 Senior Meteorologist David Finfrock asks which ingredients need to be present for a storm to be considered severe.

North Texas is once again under the threat for severe weather on Thursday. NBC 5 meteorologist Kevan Smith has the latest.

NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith asks what year we saw the lowest maximum temperature of 13 degrees on Christmas Eve.