With a winter storm set to impact North Texas starting early Thursday, parents and students are scrambling to stay informed about school closings. As icy roads and freezing temperatures approach, districts across the region are updating their plans.

Get ready for a major winter storm to impact parts of Texas over the next few days. It looks like the Houston area will mainly get chilly rain with possibly a little sleet mixed in Thursday through Friday morning.

Austin weather turned to winter in a flash – as it often does. The National Weather Services is expecting a 50% to 70% chance of precipitation on Thursday with temperatures hovering around freezing. That could equal a wintery mix of sleet,

With inclement weather and a winter storm warning across North Texas, the SPCA advises keeping pets indoors as much as possible. If they must be outside for extended periods, it's essential to weatherproof their living quarters.

Most Texans are not used to driving during winter storms. AAA Texas spokesperson Daniel Armbruster spoke with Trevor Sochocki about what drivers need to know.

A First Alert Weather Day is in effect Monday through Friday due to the Arctic air that has settled in. By Thursday, wintry precipitation is likely.

Roads are being prepared over the next two days in anticipation of icy winter storms across Texas. Meteorologists are now forecasting an increased certainty of a wintry mix between Wednesday and Friday.