It is dangerously cold outside Saturday morning; lows are in the twenties and teens with winds gusting around 20 mph from the north. The wind makes it feel even colder, feeling more like single digits. Hence, a cold weather advisory is in effect until 11 a.m. Saturday.

"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.

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.

After today there are no more mornings in the 30s for at least another seven to ten days.

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.

Houston and Southeast Texas are all but certain to get rained on Saturday, so the only mystery is: When will the rain turn into something more icy?

Houston sees abundant sunshine and rising temperatures on National Weatherperson's Day, with still warmer weather ahead through the weekend.

Travis Audubon's February bird forecast highlights various wintering birds, including the Northern Pintail and Red-winged Blackbird.

The warming trend starts with temperatures rebounding into the upper 60s across North Texas. Expect mostly sunny skies and a breeze from the south.