The Unpredictable Southern Winter The southern states, including Texas, are not typically associated with harsh winter conditions. However, Mother Nature occasionally throws a curveball, reminding everyone that weather is not always predictable.

Widespread high winds capable of power outages, rapid fire spread and tree damage are expected in the Plains and parts of the Midwest. Blizzard conditions are also possible in the Northern Plains.

Residents across the northern Plains and parts of the Midwest are preparing for a powerful winter storm that will bring strong winds, blowing snow and plummeting temperatures, potentially creating blizzard conditions and hazardous travel.