As Texas braces for a significant winter weather event, cities across the state, including Houston and Austin, are preparing for an arctic front anticipated to bring snow, ice, and dangerously low temperatures. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the Houston area, with forecasters predicting accumulating snow and hard freezes. North Texas is expected to face single-digit wind chills and potential snow flurries in the coming days. State agencies are mobilizing resources, and officials are urging residents to prepare for power outages and hazardous travel conditions. The weather event marks the first substantial winter storm in years for many regions, prompting warnings and advisories for residents to take precautionary measures.