"The biggest threat here is the cold."

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.

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for more than 125 counties in Texas ahead of this weekend's winter storm that he said will bring "ultra cold temperatures."

With the upcoming freezing weather, there may be several Houston residents who need a warm place to stay until temperatures start to warm up. Here is a list of warming centers in the Houston-area.

Houston schools are preparing for winter weather, with districts updating safety plans and alerting families about potential schedule changes. Houston ISD is monitoring an approaching winter weather system that could impact the Houston area this weekend, prompting schedule changes for several athletic and academic events across the district.

As winter weather confidence grows, some Houston-area school districts are canceling or postponing weekend events to reduce travel risks. HOUSTON — As confidence increases that southeast Texas could see dangerous winter weather this weekend, some school districts are beginning to cancel or postpone events to reduce travel and keep families safe.

Abbott issued disaster declarations Thursday for more than 130 counties ahead of a winter freeze expected to sweep into Texas over the coming days. "The goal is to make it through with no life lost," the governor said.

UH has games coming up at Texas Tech and TCU as the state poises for winter weather this weekend.

As confidence grows in freezing rain and extreme cold, Houston-area organizers are postponing or canceling weekend events to reduce travel risks.

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

Widespread heavy snow and a damaging ice storm are on the table from the South into the Midwest and Northeast, including a potential nor'easter. Here’s the very latest forecast.