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

The company is expecting 1,200 additional mutual aid workers to arrive Monday, doubling its response workforce.

The watch is in effect from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon. Heavy accumulations of sleet and snow are possible.

FOX 26 meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at the winter storm expected to hit Houston later this week and what we expect for snow and ice.

We're expecting snow, sleet and ice in Southeast Texas. Check here for updates and resources to keep you and your family safe.

A winter storm warning has been issued for the Houston area for the first time in nearly two years as a rare Gulf Coast winter storm promises heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. The National Weather Service in League City,

The FOX26 area should be ready for snow and ice this week. The can be fun but the threat of ice on the roads and power lines can be dangerous. The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH from 6pm Monday through 6pm Tuesday.

A rare winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain to Florida, Texas and other parts of the South next week. While some uncertainty remains over exactly how much snow will fall,

Storm Warning is in effect until 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Snow, ice and sleet could fall from Monday night through Tuesday. We expect much of the area to see 2 to 4 inches of snow, but some areas could see more.