A winter storm brought heavy rain and gusty winds to Houston, while Dallas saw snowfall ranging from 1 to 5 inches.

Bitterly cold temperatures from Amarillo to Dallas will set the stage for what promises to be a significant winter storm in North Texas.

Today is a FOX 26 Storm Alert Day in southeast Texas. Heavy rain will begin to move in midday with the heaviest rain expected later this afternoon into the evening. Models are showing 2 to 4 inches of rain possible in total and the highest amounts will likely be close to the coast.

FOX 26 Houston Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz has a look at the forecast for the next winter storm that will bring snow, rain and ice to Texas.

The greatest possibility of a wintry mix of precipitation in Southeast Texas this week will be in and near the Brazos Valley and Piney Woods regions.

HOUSTON - The next Texas winter storm is almost here, and it's going to be ugly. Houston will avoid the worst of it. Wednesday will be cloudy, breezy and cold, so bundle up. Highs will be in the mid-40s. Thursday gets interesting. Ice and snow begin for north-central and North Texas.

Brutal cold will open the door for a winter storm to take a somewhat unusual track through the South and create treacherous conditions.

Long-range weather models are showing a chance of snow and ice for parts of Texas next week, but plenty of uncertainty remains for San Antonio.

A sprawling winter storm is forecast to bring a mix of snow and ice to northern Texas later this week, one that could deliver up to 6 inches of snow to Dallas the day before a major college football game.

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