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Gov. Abbott holds press conference ahead of winter weather in Texas

Governor Abbott on winter weather impact
Governor Abbott on winter weather impact 19:54

AUSTIN (CBSDFW.COM) Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference Wednesday on the winter weather ahead for Texas this week.

On Thursday, a strong cold front will bring blustery northerly winds—with gusts up to 50 miles per hour—causing temperatures to drop significantly.

A wind chill watch is also posted for North Texas from Thursday morning through Friday morning for dangerous wind chills. Wind chill values could get as low as 15 degrees below zero.

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