Houston weather forecast for Tuesday, January 7, including the latest on the winter storm and a look ahead at Dallas snow chances and heavy rain in Houston.

School districts in the Houston region remained open after cold temperatures and predicted widespread rainfall, totaling two to three inches, according to an early Thursday National Weather Service social media post.

Friday morning, northern counties could see a wintry mix of freezing rain up to 2-3 inches. Light to moderate rain be a mix of snow and rain up in the northern counties with maybe some freezing rain Friday morning.

City of Houston has extended overflow shelter hours to protect people from the elements as another round of bad weather rolls through Houston. As cold temperatures and heavy rain hit the area, overflow shelter facilities will remain open overnight to provide shelter to those in need.

The City of Houston opened two shelters as temperatures dropped in the Houston area. They were both at capacity.

Storm roaring across the state will reach its peak Thursday night with more snow across the Dallas and Fort Worth areas and heavy rain for Houston in Southeast Texas. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for North Texas including Dallas & Arlington until noon on Friday,

Freezing rain threatens homeless population amid shelter capacity crisis. People can call 311 to find resources.

Today is a Fox 26 Storm Alert Day. Cold with drizzles beginning this morning, then becoming rainy, windy and cold this afternoon. Heavy rain is expected tonight.