A winter storm brought snow and freezing rain to the greater Houston area. The National Weather Service predicts 3 to 6 inches of snow and sleet accumulations south of I-10, with locally higher amounts. North of I-10, accumulations are expected to be 1-3 inches. Ice accumulations could measure up to one-tenth of an inch. City leaders urge residents to be prepared to stay put for 48 hours and offer safety tips for essential drivers.
Watch Eyewitness News and ABC13 originals around the clockbrought snow and freezing rain to the greater Houston area.
From snowboarding at the park to building snowmen in the yard, ABC13 viewers shared photos of their snowy adventures. You can scroll through them here.Although it's fun to play in the snow, it's important to stay weather aware. City leaders say people should be prepared to stay put for 48 hours. Stay below 30 mph in snow and 15 mph on ice, but this is a rule of thumb. You might need to drive even slower.
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