The National Weather Service issued an update for when Texans, who are currently dealing with freezing temperatures and heavy snow, can expect any relief

Houston and Southeast Texas are all but certain to get rained on Saturday, so the only mystery is: When will the rain turn into something more icy?

"Winter Storm Fern" is bringing a dangerous mix of ice, sleet and snow to North Texas, triggering a Winter Storm Warning and a multi-day freeze across Dallas-Fort Worth. Life-threatening wind chills and potential power outages are anticipated.

North Texas is in for a messy, multi-day winter system​ with rain, sleet, ice, snow—and then bitter cold.

ERCOT, which operates the Texas power grid, has issued an advisory for "extreme cold weather" in Texas. TEXAS, USA — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued an advisory for "extreme cold weather" ahead of the expected winter storm in Texas this weekend.

Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management on Tuesday to prepare for the impacts of impending the winter weather . It’s expected to begin early Friday morning and last through the weekend — not just extended freezing temperatures, but a dangerous combination of sleet, freezing rain, and ice.

First Alert Weather Days are in effect for Friday through Monday due to the approaching winter storm.

Many Texas cities have seen less than a half-inch of rainfall this winter, causing extreme drought to expand rapidly across the state.

Winter Weather Alert For the latest on school and church closings and event cancellations, click here. A Winter Storm Warning will be in effect from 6 p.m. Friday through noon Sunday. An Extreme Cold Warning will be in effect from 6 p.