Winter has come, and with it comes the possibility of freezing weather. The National Weather Service forecasts that frigid temperatures with an increasing possibility of snow or sleet could hit the Houston area early this week.

Houston-area officials are urging caution among residents as the second arctic front of 2025 is set to bring a hard freeze and chances of wintery precipitation across the region starting on Jan. 20.

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

Houston has had measurable snowfall at least 20 times in its weather history, according to available data kept by the National Weather Service.

The Houston area is seeing an increasing chance that a mix of wintry precipitation—including snow—is headed in its direction. Space City Weather meteorologist Eric Berger said there is a growing possibility (about a 50-50 chance) of snow or sleet beginning next Monday night and Tuesday.