Arctic blast latest: Cold nights still in the forecast

HOUSTON — Temperatures are slowly on the rise but cold nights are still expected for several more days.

Houston is faring better than North and Central Texas where ice and snow combined for some treacherous road conditions. Ice downed branches caused tens of thousands of Texas customers to lose power.

The good news is the power grid appears to be holding up to the pressure.

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Houston weather timeline

Saturday and Sunday — The weather will get a little warmer but not much warmer. Expect a partly cloudy weekend with high temperatures reaching the 50s. Low temps through the weekend are expected in the 30s. 

Monday —  The weather will continue to warm up with high temperatures expected to reach the 60s.

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