National Weather Service predicts freezing temps might be even colder than expected for this weekend's winter storm, placing Houston under extreme cold watch.

Follow live updates as a winter storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall, icy roads and cold temperatures from the southern states to the Northeast.

It's still several days off, but we could see winter weather this weekend. Impact and timing will likely change, but we want to give you an early heads up!

Low temperatures of 20 degrees are forecasted for Sunday and Monday night, according to the National Weather Service. Areas north of I-10 have the potential for even lower temperatures.

Climate scientists and policy experts say extreme weather is inevitable-but how Houston prepares for it can make all the difference.

HOUSTON — Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz issued a stern warning Friday as a winter storm approaches the city, urging residents not to tie up emergency lines with calls about weather conditions or road updates.

With the upcoming freezing weather, there may be several Houston residents who need a warm place to stay until temperatures start to warm up. Here is a list of warming centers in the Houston-area.

On Friday at 9:53 a.m. an updated ice storm warning was issued by the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC valid from Saturday 1 p.m. until Monday 1 p.m. The warning is for Greater Rutherford and Eastern Polk as well as Cleveland,