Live Houston winter storm updates: Weekend forecast, school closings, watches & warnings

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.

Winter storm: More than 240 million in path of dangerous ice, snow, and bitter cold air

More than 240 million people across more than 40 states, from Arizona to Maine, are in the path of a potentially historic winter storm that's expected to extend over 2,300 miles and deliver crippling snow and ice, beginning Friday night.

Watch: Deer smashes through bank window, wreaks havoc before officers help it escape

Police responded to a burglary alarm at a bank, only to find a deer had managed to somehow smash its way into the building through a teller window and wreaking havoc inside.

2-year-old girl in ICE custody: Judge orders release

A 2-year-old child from Ecuador who was taken into ICE custody with her father during a Minneapolis traffic stop on Thursday has been ordered to be released.

Elderly man found shot, killed in Spring neighborhood: constable

Harris County authorities are investigating after an elderly man was found shot dead in a Spring neighborhood on Friday.

Houston winter storm warning: Timeline, weekend forecast, ice chances, live updates

The latest Houston, Texas winter storm 2026 weekend forecast including the timeline of when it will get cold, what to expect, potential icy conditions, the latest on preparations to prevent power outages and live coverage.

ICE in MN: ICE Out rally; arrests at MSP Airport

Organizers of a statewide "Day of Action" across Minnesota are calling for no work, school or shopping to take a stand against ICE operations in the state.

5 charged in shooting of Indiana judge, wife

Five people have been arrested and charged in connection with the Sunday shooting that wounded an Indiana judge and his wife in Lafayette.

Houston winter storm: Stores bring in extra stock as bottled water flies off shelves

As freezing weather moves into the Houston area, grocery stores report increased demand for bottled water and essentials. Kroger and H-E-B say they’re adjusting deliveries and restocking shelves throughout the day.

How to track Texas road conditions during the 2026 winter storm

Stay safe during the arctic blast by using real-time tracking tools like Drive Texas to monitor road conditions and following official state guidance to protect your home and family.

Houston winter storm could impact flights this weekend: What to know

Several airlines have issued winter storm travel waivers for flights in and out of Houston’s Bush and Hobby airports, with delays and cancellations possible.