The Houston area is seeing an increasing chance that a mix of wintry precipitation—including snow—is headed in its direction. Space City Weather meteorologist Eric Berger said there is a growing possibility (about a 50-50 chance) of snow or sleet beginning next Monday night and Tuesday.

A chance of snow showers and sleet has emerged in the forecast. Here are five things we know so far about next week's freezing temperatures.

The cold snap expected in Southeast Texas next week won't be as severe as the devastating February 2021 freeze, which brought widespread power outages and record low temperatures, but it serves as a reminder of Houston’s vulnerability to extreme cold.

In a stunning move Tuesday, the Houston Texans waived wide receiver Diontae Johnson just three weeks after claiming him. They also placed tight end Cade Stover, who suffered a shoulder injury Saturday,

Texans receiver Diontae Johnson (82) walks off the field at the end of the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Chargers.