FULL: Harris County extreme cold preparations
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Houston Mayor John Whitmire, and other area leaders discuss how the county is preparing for the incoming extreme cold weather and hard freeze.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Houston Mayor John Whitmire, and other area leaders discuss how the county is preparing for the incoming extreme cold weather and hard freeze.
Houston weather: What we know about possible snow, ice
Will it snow? Will schools be closed on Wednesday too? FOX 26 chief meteorologist Mike Iscovitz breaks down what we know and what we don't know about our upcoming weather.
Will it snow? Will schools be closed on Wednesday too? FOX 26 chief meteorologist Mike Iscovitz breaks down what we know and what we don't know about our upcoming weather.
Houston weather: Cold weather advisory issued
The Houston area is bracing for cold and potentially some winter weather. FOX 26's Mike Iscovitz takes a look a the forecast.
The Houston area is bracing for cold and potentially some winter weather. FOX 26's Mike Iscovitz takes a look a the forecast.
How is Houston preparing for the freeze?
Houstonians are flocking to hardware stores across the city to prep their homes for the cold weather.
Houstonians are flocking to hardware stores across the city to prep their homes for the cold weather.
How is CenterPoint prepping for the cold weather?
FOX 26's Anthony Antoine speaks with CenterPoint's Director of Communication Alyssia Oshodi about how the company has prepared for the coming cold snap.
FOX 26's Anthony Antoine speaks with CenterPoint's Director of Communication Alyssia Oshodi about how the company has prepared for the coming cold snap.
Houston weather update: Mild tonight, cold front brings weekend chill and potential arctic blast next week
Tonight, Houston will be mostly cloudy with mild temperatures around 55°F. A cold front will bring cooler weather for the weekend, with temperatures dropping to the 30s for the Houston Marathon. An Arctic blast is expected next week, likely leading to a "Cold Weather Advisory" and potential wintry precipitation on Tuesday. Stay informed with the FOX Local app for updates.
Tonight, Houston will be mostly cloudy with mild temperatures around 55°F. A cold front will bring cooler weather for the weekend, with temperatures dropping to the 30s for the Houston Marathon. An Arctic blast is expected next week, likely leading to a "Cold Weather Advisory" and potential wintry precipitation on Tuesday. Stay informed with the FOX Local app for updates.
See it: Rare 'hair ice' photographed in Washington state
The thin strands of ice form as the result a of a fungus found in wood, according to scientists.
The thin strands of ice form as the result a of a fungus found in wood, according to scientists.
Latest update on Arctic Blast: Jan. 17
Remeisha Shade has an update on the Arctic Blast and the latest on the Winter Storm.
Remeisha Shade has an update on the Arctic Blast and the latest on the Winter Storm.
Houston weather: Mild Friday night with temps in 50s
Friday night is mostly cloudy and mild with temperatures near 55. Wind switches from South to West as cold front moves through. Rain chances are at 20% early Saturday with the cold front sweeping through by late Saturday morning. Temperatures climbing to near 60 Saturday. For the Houston Marathon, temperatures will be much colder, middle to upper 30s with wind chills in the upper 20s. It will be breezy with gusts of 20-25 mph.
Friday night is mostly cloudy and mild with temperatures near 55. Wind switches from South to West as cold front moves through. Rain chances are at 20% early Saturday with the cold front sweeping through by late Saturday morning. Temperatures climbing to near 60 Saturday. For the Houston Marathon, temperatures will be much colder, middle to upper 30s with wind chills in the upper 20s. It will be breezy with gusts of 20-25 mph.
Houston preparations underway for big chill, freezing temps, snow and ice
Houston-area leaders are working hard to make sure Houstonians ready for the near freezing temperatures.
Houston-area leaders are working hard to make sure Houstonians ready for the near freezing temperatures.
Houston-area prepares for arctic chill
Houston is preparing for the big chill, ice, and possible snow to hit he area. FOX 26's Damali Keith has what leaders are doing to make sure Houstonians are ready.
Houston is preparing for the big chill, ice, and possible snow to hit he area. FOX 26's Damali Keith has what leaders are doing to make sure Houstonians are ready.
Arctic Blast to possibly bring snow, ice
Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz has the details on the Arctic Blast as the Greater Houston area is expecting near freezing temperatures. Plus, Sally MacDonald has ways you can prepare.
Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz has the details on the Arctic Blast as the Greater Houston area is expecting near freezing temperatures. Plus, Sally MacDonald has ways you can prepare.
ERCOT issues Weather Watch ahead of MLK Day freezing temperatures
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the organization that operates the state's power grid, has issued a Weather Watch for early next week due to below-freezing temperatures and higher-than-usual demand.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the organization that operates the state's power grid, has issued a Weather Watch for early next week due to below-freezing temperatures and higher-than-usual demand.
Trump Inauguration Day moved indoors due to extreme cold
President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office indoors due to the freezing temperatures expected during his inaugural ceremonies.
President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office indoors due to the freezing temperatures expected during his inaugural ceremonies.
How will Houston arctic blast affect marathon, parades?
How will the arctic blast affect the Chevron Houston Marathon and MLK Parades? How about the return to school next week? FOX 26's Mike Iscovitz has an update:
How will the arctic blast affect the Chevron Houston Marathon and MLK Parades? How about the return to school next week? FOX 26's Mike Iscovitz has an update:
Houston weather: Arctic blast could bring snow, ice, freeze next week
An arctic blast could bring snow and ice to Houston next week. Here's the forecast.
An arctic blast could bring snow and ice to Houston next week. Here's the forecast.
Houston weather: January 17, 2025
Chilly this morning with some coastal fog, then mostly cloudy and milder with afternoon temps in the upper 60s. A few light showers are possible.
Chilly this morning with some coastal fog, then mostly cloudy and milder with afternoon temps in the upper 60s. A few light showers are possible.
Houston weather: Snow coming next week to Houston?
Models indicate the likelihood of another arctic blast early next week which will likely bring the coldest air so far this season and the coldest air in about one year! We will likely go under a "COLD WEATHER ADVISORY" for early next week. There are also decent chances for wintry precipitation between early Tuesday morning and Tuesday night! Right now the chance for any freezing rain, sleet or snow would be around 50-60% Tuesday. Keep checking back for updates!
Models indicate the likelihood of another arctic blast early next week which will likely bring the coldest air so far this season and the coldest air in about one year! We will likely go under a "COLD WEATHER ADVISORY" for early next week. There are also decent chances for wintry precipitation between early Tuesday morning and Tuesday night! Right now the chance for any freezing rain, sleet or snow would be around 50-60% Tuesday. Keep checking back for updates!
Inauguration Day weather: Arctic blast expected to freeze festivities in DC
A dangerous cold wave is set to grip the nation's capital just in time for Inauguration Day, prompting D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to warn residents and visitors to prepare for potentially life-threatening weather conditions.
A dangerous cold wave is set to grip the nation's capital just in time for Inauguration Day, prompting D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to warn residents and visitors to prepare for potentially life-threatening weather conditions.
Houston weather: Partly cloudy, cool with light wind
Thursday night is looking to be partly cloudy and cool with temperatures near 45. The wind is light and variable. On Friday, increasing clouds as temperatures rise to near 70 on Friday ahead of our next cold front. There is a 30% chance of showers Friday night. Rain chances are at 30% early Saturday with the cold front sweeping through by Saturday afternoon. Temperatures climbing to the low 60s early Saturday. For the Houston Marathon, temperatures will be much colder, middle to upper 30s with wind chills in the upper 20s. It will be breezy with gusts of 20 to 25 mph. Temperatures on Sunday will reach the upper 40s. Models indicate the likelihood of another arctic blast early next week which will likely bring the coldest air so far this season and the coldest air in about one year! We will likely go under a "COLD WEATHER ADVISORY" for early next week. There are also decent chances for wintry precipitation between early Tuesday morning and Tuesday night! Right now the chance for any freezing rain, sleet or snow would be around 50-60% Tuesday. Keep checking back for updates!
Thursday night is looking to be partly cloudy and cool with temperatures near 45. The wind is light and variable. On Friday, increasing clouds as temperatures rise to near 70 on Friday ahead of our next cold front. There is a 30% chance of showers Friday night. Rain chances are at 30% early Saturday with the cold front sweeping through by Saturday afternoon. Temperatures climbing to the low 60s early Saturday. For the Houston Marathon, temperatures will be much colder, middle to upper 30s with wind chills in the upper 20s. It will be breezy with gusts of 20 to 25 mph. Temperatures on Sunday will reach the upper 40s. Models indicate the likelihood of another arctic blast early next week which will likely bring the coldest air so far this season and the coldest air in about one year! We will likely go under a "COLD WEATHER ADVISORY" for early next week. There are also decent chances for wintry precipitation between early Tuesday morning and Tuesday night! Right now the chance for any freezing rain, sleet or snow would be around 50-60% Tuesday. Keep checking back for updates!