Southeast Texas ' outlook for next week's winter storm continues to worsen, with a growing likelihood of a deep freeze and substantial wintry precipitation, snow and sleet in the Houston area.

A winter storm that is expected to begin in Texas next week could end up bringing snow and ice to parts of Florida, but the forecast is far from a lock.

As a significant winter storm approaches the Houston area, snow, sleet and ice are all becoming certainties as the temperatures decrease and conditions are forecasted to be more frosty than expected.

This post provides an update on our expectations for the winter storm next week, which is now increasingly likely to bring a hard freeze and snow to Houston. The period from Monday night

Hopefully you’re ready for the arctic blast or will get ready Friday or Saturday. After a breezy day Friday with slightly above average temperatures and a few drizzles, cooler winds will kick in Saturday morning.

Houston-area leaders are making preparations for the incoming extreme cold weather. Tuesday is forecasted to bring possible snow and ice to the Greater Houston area, Houston mayor John Whitmire says warming centers will be open beginning on Sunday for Houstonians who need to get out of the weather.