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Join the FOX 26 Weather Team as we talk all things weather. FOX 26's Allison Gargaro has a look at the winter storm forecast in Texas and the devastating wildfires that continue to burn in California.

We are already monitoring snow in North Texas as a Winter Storm Warning in effect there until Friday midday. Today is a FOX 26 Storm Alert Day in Southeast Texas. Heavy rain will begin to move in midday.

Today is a Fox 26 Storm Alert Day. Cold with drizzles beginning this morning, then becoming rainy, windy and cold this afternoon. Heavy rain is expected tonight.

Major Texas winter storm is gearing up to push into western parts of the state. A Winter Storm Warning is now in place for the Dallas, Arlington and Fort Worth areas from Thursday morning through Noon Friday. This is where several inches of snow could fall along with a glaze of ice, creating dangerous travel for those driving in for the Cotton Bowl. Farther south in the Houston area, waves of heavy rain will be likely throughout Thursday, especially Thursday night. Sleet may briefly mix with rain, but no icy or snowy roads are expected for the Houston area. Models are showing widespread 1 to 3 inch rain totals between Thursday and Friday morning with isolated higher amounts possible, especially near the coast. There's a low risk for street flooding stretching from Houston to Galveston so make sure to turn around if you encounter any flooded roads. Rain should end by midday Friday, but chilly temperatures will stick around. Look for high temperatures Friday in the low 40s, with even colder weather Friday night as temperatures fall back to around freezing. At least the weather this weekend looks fairly quiet with temperatures warming to near 60 Sunday with only a 20% chance for rain. Get the latest updates on this developing Texas winter storm by downloading our FOX 26 weather app and by watching extra weather coverage on FOX Local.

Major Texas winter storm is gearing up to push into western parts of the state late tonight and increase Friday morning. Winter Storm Warning is now in place for the Dallas, Arlington and Fort Worth areas from Thursday morning through Noon Friday. This is where several inches of snow could fall along with a glaze of ice, creating dangerous travel for those driving in for the Cotton Bowl. Farther south in the Houston area, waves of heavy rain will be likely throughout Thursday, especially Thursday night. Sleet may briefly mix with rain but no icy or snowy roads are expected for the Houston area. Models are showing widespread 1 to 3 inch rain totals between Thursday and Friday morning with isolated higher amounts possible, especially near the coast. There's a low risk for street flooding stretching from Houston to Galveston so make sure to turn around if you encounter any flooded roads. Rain should end by midday Friday, but chilly temperatures will stick around. Look for high temperatures Friday in the low 40s, with even colder weather Friday night as temperatures fall back to around freezing. At least the weather this weekend looks fairly quiet with temperatures warming to near 60 Sunday with only a 20% chance for rain. Get the latest updates on this developing Texas winter storm by downloading our FOX 26 weather app and by watching extra weather coverage on Fox Local. 5 files

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Cold this morning, but most areas above freezing, then cloudy, breezy and chilly with highs in the mid 40s.

Get ready for a major winter storm to impact parts of Texas over the next few days! It looks like the Houston area will mainly get chilly rain with possibly a little sleet mixed in Thursday through Friday morning. But if you are traveling up towards the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, a Winter Storm Watch is in place late Wednesday night through Friday evening where several inches of snow could fall along with ice accumulation and sleet. It will be mostly clear and cold tonight across Houston with temperatures near freezing. Look for increase in clouds Wednesday, with only a slim shot for rain during the day. Widespread rain will overtake the Houston area Thursday, with some heavy downpours likely lasting through Friday morning. A little sleet could briefly mix with the rain, but no major ice or snow is expected on Houston roads. But we have declared Thursday through Friday morning Fox 26 Storm Alert Days due to the risk for 1 to 3 inches of rain and some street flooding. Rain should push out by Friday afternoon and evening. But temperatures will still remain on the chilly side. Look for highs in the low to middle 40s Wednesday through Friday with overnight lows in the 30s. A warming trend is expected this weekend, with high temperatures near 60 by Sunday. Slim rain chances. Return Sunday and stick around through Tuesday. Get the latest weather where you live and updates on the Texas winter storm coming by downloading our FOX Local app for your phone and smart TV and by downloading our FOX 26 weather app!