01/21/2026
❄️ AS SUSPECTED: ARCTIC FREEZE ARRIVES FRIDAY ❄️
A significant winter storm is increasingly likely to impact large portions of Texas this weekend. All winterization and cold-weather preparations should be completed by Thursday afternoon.
A classic arctic cold front will move across the state on Friday, bringing a sharp temperature drop and a rapid push of freezing air southward.
🔹 The cold front is expected to reach Southeast Texas Friday evening (January 23)
🔹 Temperatures will fall rapidly Friday night into Saturday morning
🔹 Cold air continues pushing south Saturday, with temperatures slowly falling throughout the day
🔹 The freezing line may reach the I-10 corridor by Saturday evening
❄️ HARD FREEZE THREAT
Sunday morning: Areas north of I-10
Monday morning: A larger portion of Southeast Texas, including the Houston metro
Wind chills: Likely in the 10s and 20s Saturday night into Sunday across much of the Houston area
🌨️ WINTER STORM IMPACTS A significant winter storm is expected late Friday through Sunday, with the potential for:
Ice accumulations
Snow accumulations
Extremely hazardous travel conditions
🚗 TRAVEL WARNING Travel from Friday evening through much of the weekend could become extremely dangerous due to winter precipitation and brutal cold.
Staying off roadways is strongly recommended.
🛠️ PREPARATIONS ✔️ Winterize and protect exposed pipes and plumbing
✔️ Shut off and drain sprinkler systems
✔️ Provide proper shelter for pets and livestock
✔️ Protect tropical plants and vegetation
⚠️ Unprotected tropical vegetation will likely be killed; even protected plants may suffer damage
✔️ Limit outdoor exposure
✔️ Use heating sources safely to avoid fire and carbon monoxide risks
⏰ FINAL REMINDER All cold weather preparations should be completed by Thursday afternoon before the arrival of the front.
