The NWS says an Arctic air mass could bring a prolonged freeze to Houston this weekend.

Houston residents face severe weather including thunderstorms and an arctic blast, potentially leading to freezing rain and power outages.

Even a slight increase in ice buildup on roads, tree limbs and power lines can lead to impossible travel and widespread outages.

The coldest air and highest ice risk from the winter storm will arrive early Sunday morning, ending Sunday afternoon.

"The biggest threat here is the cold."

As the potential increases for the Houston-area to see impactful winter weather this weekend, KPRC 2 has created a guide and compiled a list of information you can use to help you navigate the bitter cold.

Houston's National Weather Service office is part of a renewed hiring effort aimed at filling critical meteorologist and science roles.

Houston and all of Texas remain in the grips of a very cold Arctic air mass.

Winter weather forecasting is all about timing and patience. the forecast process starts about six to eight days out, when we begin watching for weather patterns that could bring wintry precipitation to the area.