Houston-area officials are urging residents to prepare for the second arctic front of 2025, which is expected to bring a hard freeze and potential wintry precipitation starting Jan. 20.
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As the second Arctic front of 2025 moves toward the area, Houston is getting ready for a hard freeze and possibly some snowy precipitation. The cold weather is expected to start on January 20. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the Houston area will get down into the 20s. The wind chill will make it feel even colder.
In a Jan. 16 update, NWS officials said, "Our forecast still shows a chance of frozen precipitation across most of the region late Monday into Tuesday." However, there is some doubt about how much water the cold air will have to work with. Please keep an eye on the weather because, in southeast Texas, it only takes a little snow to cause problems.
Matt Lanza, Manager of Meteorology at CenterPoint Energy, stressed the importance of staying alert. A big winter storm could start on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and last through next week, he said. CenterPoint is directing efforts to prepare for any effects of bad weather.
The city of Houston is also getting ready. Emergency management officials are going over reaction plans with Mayor John Whitmire, the Houston Police Department, and other groups. Similar steps are being taken by officials in Montgomery County, who have already sent out goods and are working with local police departments to ensure they are ready.
Energy companies are also apprehensive. Crews from Entergy Texas are ready to help with any power outages due to the cold weather and snow.
People are asked to be careful by insulating lines, ensuring their homes are safely heated, and keeping up with the latest weather news. As the Arctic front gets closer, local governments will continue to send out information. Residents are encouraged to keep an eye on official outlets for updates.
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