Temperatures will slowly rise toward climate-normal levels this week. But another strong arctic cold front will blast through on Saturday.

Hard freeze likely with temperatures near 20 early Wednesday and many Icy roads. Temperatures should climb to near 43 Wednesday afternoon along with abundant sunshine. This should help to melt most of the remaining snow and ice.

Overnight temperatures in Houston are expected to be as low as 18 degrees, according to the National Weather Service, which means snow that melted Tuesday could become ice by Wednesday.

With freezing temperatures and icy conditions threatening Texas, many school districts are monitoring the forecast and deciding if they should cancel school.

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