Houston and surrounding areas are under a Winter Storm Warning. Temperatures are forecasted to go into freezing numbers Sunday night and through Tuesday. Local and national authorities are urging you to stay off the streets for the time being. The National Weather Service pointing out icy roadways are hard to spot during the day and usually impossible to see at night.
The Department of Public Safety cautions: if you MUST hit the road, drive slowly and keep your distance from other vehicles. Try not to panic if by chance you actually hit a patch of ice or black ice. Don't hit your breaks. Once you get past the icy area, your vehicle will regain traction.