Breaking News: Dangerous Cold Weather Expected Tomorrow as Temperatures Plunge 17+ States

weather forecast for tomorrow in Houston, Texas (based on official weather data for Saturday, January 24, 2026

A widespread and potentially dangerous cold weather system is expected to impact more than 17 U.S. states beginning tomorrow, with temperatures forecast to plunge dramatically across large portions of the country.

Meteorologists warn that the sudden drop in temperatures could pose serious risks, including frostbite, hypothermia, hazardous travel conditions, and increased strain on power and heating systems. Residents in affected areas are urged to take precautions, limit outdoor exposure, and monitor local weather alerts.

Snow is expected to begin falling by Saturday afternoon across a broad swath of the Midwest and Ohio Valley, with impacts from St. Louis to Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Charleston, West Virginia.

By Saturday evening, snow and ice will expand significantly, stretching from New Mexico eastward to the Carolinas. Farther south, a wintry mix and areas of freezing rain are forecast for Dallas; Shreveport, Louisiana; Memphis, Tennessee; and Raleigh, North Carolina.

As the storm pushes east early Sunday, snow

will spread from Wichita, Kansas, through Cincinnati and into the Mid-Atlantic, reaching Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. By sunrise, freezing rain is likely in Houston, Memphis, Atlanta, and Raleigh.

By midday Sunday, snow is expected to reach New York City, while precipitation in Washington, D.C., is forecast to transition to a wintry mix. Forecast confidence remains lower along parts of the Interstate 95 corridor, where it is still unclear which areas will see primarily snow versus a mix of snow and ice.

Most of New England and the interior Northeast, however, are expected to receive all snow through Sunday and into early Monday.

Even a quarter-inch of ice can make travel hazardous and cause localized power outages. Small ice buildups add extra weight to power lines, increasing the chance of individual lines falling and disrupting electricity in neighborhoods. Widespread outages are unlikely in the Houston area, but isolated interruptions remain possible.

The region is under a winter storm warning, with light to moderate icing expected. The greatest risk for ice accumulation is during the early Sunday morning hours, when temperatures could drop to or below freezing in parts of the metro area. Forecasters caution that temperatures may fall more quickly than some models predict, raising the potential for ice to form during heavier rain.