A significant arctic cold front is set to impact Texas, bringing severe storms and plunging temperatures across the state. Residents of Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin are warned to brace for freezing conditions and potential snow as temperatures are expected to drop below freezing, with wind chills reaching dangerously low levels. Freeze warnings have been issued for various regions, including Central and South Texas, with the National Weather Service predicting widespread freezing. As communities prepare for the colder temperatures, officials are advising residents on how to safeguard their homes, pets, and plants. Emergency preparedness tips include checking heating systems and insulating pipes to prevent damage. The cold front will usher in rain and possibly ice later in the week, adding to the forecast of 2 to 3 inches of snow in Fort Worth and North Texas. This weather event, while potentially severe, is not expected to reach the same extremes as previous major cold snaps.