Houston is preparing for a rare bout of winter weather next week as an arctic cold front brings the potential for snow and sub-freezing temperatures. Forecasts indicate that temperatures will plunge below freezing by Monday,

Breezy, partly cloudy skies and dry weather is expected in Houston today. HOUSTON - Here's a look at the forecast for the week ahead in Houston and our next cold front. What we know: Breezy conditions continue on Monday with a few passing clouds. Afternoon highs will reach the mid to upper 50s across Southeast Texas. Skies remain dry.

The cold snap expected in Southeast Texas next week won't be as severe as the devastating February 2021 freeze, which brought widespread power outages and record low temperatures, but it serves as a reminder of Houston’s vulnerability to extreme cold.