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HOUSTON - Houston is under a winter storm warning Sunday as an arctic blast brings the potential for icy roads and dangerous cold.
We are tracking the latest forecast updates, impacts, icy road conditions and what public officials are saying.
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LIVE UPDATES: Houston winter storm
7 a.m. Centerpoint addresses power outages
CenterPoint says over 99% of their customers have power in the Houston area. As of 6 a.m., approximately 2,000 customers were experiencing weather-related outages, the company said.
"Any outage is one too many for us and that’s why our expanded team of 3,300 workers remain focused on our customers and communities and restoring anyone who may be out of service due to the winter weather impacts. We would like to thank all of our customers for their patience and support, our local agency partners for all their efforts during these weather impacts, and all the dedicated frontline personnel who are braving extreme conditions to help our communities. We won’t stop until everyone’s power service is restored," said Nathan Brownell, CenterPoint Energy Vice President of Resilience and Capital Delivery.
6 a.m. Winter storm photos coming in
Viewers are sending us photos of sleet and ice north and west of Houston.
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3:30 a.m. Track icy road conditions
Some closures have been reported due to icy road conditions in Houston. Click here for the full list and map.
1:15 a.m. Thunder sleet in College Station
The National Weather Service reported a "rare occurrence" of thunder sleet moving through the Bryan and College Station area very early Sunday morning.
12 a.m.: Ice threat and dangerous cold
Several types of winter weather alerts have been issued across Southeast Texas as of Jan. 24, 2026. (FOX 26 Houston)
The biggest concern will be the overlap of moisture and sub-freezing temperatures on Sunday, which may lead to freezing rain and sleet, especially on elevated roadways, bridges, and overpasses.
Hazardous travel conditions are possible on roads and major airport delays and cancellations should be expected. Ice accumulations of a few tenths of an inch can make roads slick, and local power outages are possible where ice burdens trees and lines. If accumulations are lower, an icy glaze would be the main issue.
Finally, wind chills are forecast to be dangerously low, potentially dropping into the single digits to teens on Sunday and early Monday. This kind of cold can cause hypothermia quickly and may rupture water pipes if not protected.
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Winter storm warning: Much of Southeast Texas, including Houston, is under a winter storm warning until Sunday evening.
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With severe winter weather on the way this weekend, you should have a way to get important updates if the power goes out.
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Get county emergency alerts
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Houston school closures
Several Houston-area school districts have opted to stay closed on Monday. The list includes Houston ISD, Spring ISD, Aldine ISD, Katy ISD, Cy-Fair ISD and many more.
Track icy road conditions
If the roads are icy, the best thing you can do is stay home. If you must drive in inclement weather, allow additional time to reach your destination and share your travel plans with a friend or family member, so someone knows the route you’re taking.
- Live Map: Check real-time Houston road conditions and closures.
- Safety: Read our winter driving guide.
How to check, report power outages
Eyes are on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and the state's power grid ahead of this weekend's winter storm. ERCOT said earlier this week that it expects ample supply to meet power demands this winter.
Locally, CenterPoint Energy and Entergy Texas have both said that they have made preparations ahead of the winter storm and have resources in place to respond to potential restoration efforts.
Shelters and warming centers
If you need a place to warm up, city and county officials will open warming centers once the temperatures drop.
Protect the 4 Ps
As the winter storm bears down on Houston, it’s important to protect the four P’s: Pipes, Pets, Plants, and People.
Make sure you have enough food, water and medication in case you can’t leave your home for a few days.
Also, make sure you are heating your home safely and not creating a fire or carbon monoxide danger.
The Source: Forecast information in this article comes from the FOX 26 weather team. Information on how to prepare and important resources comes from various state and local officials.