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

It doesn’t take much ice to cause major problems. Even small accumulations can make roads dangerous and knock out power across Southeast Texas.

As Houston braces for a rare winter weather event this weekend, forecasters are beginning to narrow down which parts of the metro area could see the greatest impacts from freezing temperatures, icy roads and lingering flooding concerns.

As freezing weather moves into the Houston area, grocery stores report increased demand for bottled water and essentials. Kroger and H-E-B say they’re adjusting deliveries and restocking shelves throughout the day.

CenterPoint Energy enhances its workforce to 3,300 personnel in preparation for a winter storm in Houston, setting up strategic response measures.

The chance of precipitation in Houston is high, at 90 percent during the day, dropping to about 60 percent in the evening. While precipitation along the immediate coast is anticipated to be liquid, northern and central portions of the bays could see freezing rain Saturday night into Sunday morning.

A Houston emergency management official said the storm expected this weekend could be comparable to the winter storm of 2021, which decimated the state and killed hundreds.

City officials encourage residents to stay off the roads and winter-proof their properties ahead of expected freezing weather.