Houston under winter storm watch
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A winter storm will bring freezing temperatures and the potential for icy conditions to Houston this weekend. Here's the latest on the timing of the storm, the impacts and just how cold it could get.
Low temperatures of 20 degrees are forecasted for Sunday and Monday night, according to the National Weather Service. Areas north of I-10 have the potential for even lower temperatures.
As winter weather confidence grows, some Houston-area school districts are canceling or postponing weekend events to reduce travel risks. HOUSTON — As confidence increases that southeast Texas could see dangerous winter weather this weekend, some school districts are beginning to cancel or postpone events to reduce travel and keep families safe.
As the potential increases for the Houston-area to see impactful winter weather this weekend, KPRC 2 has created a guide and compiled a list of information you can use to help you navigate the bitter cold.
In Texas, pet owners do have to take responsibility under the " Safe Outdoor Dogs Act " during extreme weather. The law states residents must bring their animals inside or provide adequate shelter during inclement weather, like extremely low temperatures. It also requires access to drinkable water and safe restraints.
What to do if you're feeling overwhelmed by the forecast.
A winter storm expected to bring freezing temperatures and ice will move into the Houston region Saturday is prompting some events to be postponed.
A dangerous Arctic outbreak is closing in on Southeast Texas, prompting forecasters to issue a Winter Storm Watch for much of the region this weekend as a powerful cold front barrels toward the state "It doesn't take much in the Houston area for conditions to become hazardous,