Winter weather forecasting is all about timing and patience. the forecast process starts about six to eight days out, when we begin watching for weather patterns that could bring wintry precipitation to the area.

Impacts on Houston will be felt this weekend with cold rain and possible ice pellets, freezing rain or areas of wet snow.

Winter weather is in the forecast for the weekend and into Monday. That means you need to prepare, and do it early. As Texans, we know how to do hurricane season with kits and supplies. Getting ready for winter weather is pretty much the same way. The most important thing you can do is to go to the grocery store right now. Don't wait until later.

As the potential increases for the Houston-area to see impactful winter weather this weekend, KPRC 2 has created a guide and compiled a list of information you can use to help you navigate the bitter cold.

If you're heading out to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade, be sure to bundle up and stay warm with temperatures in the 30s Monday morning.

Houston will warm into the 70s Friday before a cold front sends temperatures tumbling this weekend, with a light freeze possible by Sunday morning.