Houston is preparing for a historic winter storm expected to bring up to 6 inches of snow, a rare event not seen in decades.

Latest updates on Houston's winter storm: road closures, power outages, school and business closures and more.

Tuesday's snow largely melted Wednesday as temperatures climbed from the teens into the 40s. Highs in the lows 50s are forecasted for Thursday and Friday, with temperatures reaching the 60s this weekend,

Clouds will be on the increase throughout the day Saturday, with a few showers possible early. There's a better chance for showers Saturday evening and Saturday night. Temperatures will climb to the low to middle 60s by Saturday afternoon.

An unusual winter storm has blanketed Houston and much of Southeast Texas in a fresh coat of snow and sleet. How long will it be until roads are safe?

City and county officials encouraged people to stay off of the major roadways Wednesday, when the Houston region emerged from a rare winter storm.

Houston mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo both warned that the conditions will worse before they get better.

All Houston airports will reopen Wednesday after shutting down on Jan. 21 as a winter storm barreled through South Texas.