The potential for freezing rain is increasing as the Houston-area heads into the overnight hours. Radar shows freezing rain beginning to move into western counties. This will spread eastward over the coming hours.

Houston is bracing for a weekend winter storm that brings the risk of freezing temperatures, dangerous wind chills and icy road conditions. Here are the latest updates on the forecast, what people need to do to prepare and the steps state and local leaders are taking ahead of the storm.

Our “Arctic Blast” is upon us, and will be felt starting Friday afternoon with gusting Northeast winds and falling temperatures, all leading to snow that will begin this evening and linger into the overnight hours.

Central Texas is facing the coldest stretch of the winter storm. Follow live updates on temperatures, road conditions and power outages.

A winter storm will bring Houston freezing temperatures and the potential for icy conditions this weekend. Here's the latest timeline, weekend forecast, the impacts and just how cold it could get.