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Severe Winter Storm Forecasted for Texas: Ice and Freezing Temps
1/22/2026
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- A winter storm will impact Texas with subfreezing temps and hazardous conditions Friday through Monday.
- Houston is vulnerable, with freezing rain possible Saturday night and dangerous travel conditions.
- Areas north of downtown Houston may see heavier ice and higher outage risk.
- The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm and Extreme Cold Watches.
- Temperatures could stay below freezing for more than 40 hours.
