Jeff Lindner, the meteorologist for the Harris County Flood Control District who became famous for his calming presence during Hurricane Harvey, broke down where the cold will hit hardest, offering critical guidance to residents hoping to avoid damage to homes, vehicles and infrastructure.

Houston is in for a dramatic weather shift this week, starting with rain today before temperatures plunge and a rare ice threat develops by the weekend.

It’s advice that the City of Houston is telling its residents not to do.

Some other precautions residents should take, according to the Texas General Land Office, include: Prepare your home to keep out the cold with insulation, caulking and weather stripping. Learn how to keep pipes from freezing. Install and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors with battery backups.

As Houston braces for a rare winter weather event this weekend, forecasters are beginning to narrow down which parts of the metro area could see the greatest impacts from freezing temperatures, icy roads and lingering flooding concerns.

City officials encourage residents to stay off the roads and winter-proof their properties ahead of expected freezing weather.

In today’s post we go in depth on the timing, and potential impacts of a winter storm this weekend. Before then we also have a widespread chance of showers today in the Houston

A winter storm is headed toward Houston this weekend, bringing the potential for both rain and ice. Here's how to protect your pipes, plants and pets.

Houston drivers urged to prepare vehicles for freezing temperatures and icy conditions. Check fluids, tire pressure, and supplies to stay safe.

Justin Ballard, newsroom meteorologist with the Houston Chronicle, echoed Berger's reaction, noting that freezing rain not only heightens roadway risks, but also the potential for power outages. If freezing rain accumulates more than one-fourth of an inch in a day, Ballard said the chance of potential power outages increases.