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Timeline shows when freezing temperatures, travel issues and ice could arrive.
The latest Houston, Texas winter storm 2026 weekend forecast including the timeline of when it will get cold, what to expect, potential icy conditions, the latest on preparations to prevent power outages and live coverage.
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Houston under extreme cold watch: Weather Service lays out 'worst-case scenario' for freezing rain
National Weather Service predicts freezing temps might be even colder than expected for this weekend's winter storm, placing Houston under extreme cold watch.
"The biggest threat here is the cold."
The temperature will drop across Southeast Texas. There are places to find warmth.
The National Weather Service's Houston-area office forecasts southeast Texas could be hit by dangerously cold temperatures, with potentially life-threatening wind chills. Officials are opening warming shelters and pre-treating roads for ice.
While downtown Houston may stay a few degrees above freezing, a light freeze is expected for many areas just outside of the city.