Houston is preparing for a historic winter storm expected to bring up to 6 inches of snow, a rare event not seen in decades.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire urged Houston residents to not get complacent now that the snow has stopped falling "Hear me!" Whitmire beckoned at a Tuesday press conference. "We're halfway there. The next 24 hours will be the most dangerous.

All airports in Houston shut down on Jan. 21 as a winter storm barreled through South Texas.

City and county officials encouraged people to stay off of the major roadways Wednesday, when the Houston region emerged from a rare winter storm.

Clouds will be on the increase throughout the day Saturday, with a few showers possible early. There's a better chance for showers Saturday evening and Saturday night. Temperatures will climb to the low to middle 60s by Saturday afternoon.