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This weekend's weather will seem like spring after the past few days of ice and cold.
This weekend's weather will seem like spring after the past few days of ice and cold.
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Houston Police divert traffic off of IH-69 near the Weslayan Street and Newcastle Drive exits because of ice on the roadway, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, in Houston.
Houston Police divert traffic off of IH-69 near the Weslayan Street and Newcastle Drive exits because of ice on the roadway, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, in Houston.
Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle
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A Houston Police Department officer direction traffic at the intersection of White Oak Drive and North Freeway Service Road after a truck struggled to pass the icy Quitman Street bridge on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, in Houston. Houston Police Deprtment closed the eastbound of the bridge until the sand trucks can come and improve the road condition. less
A Houston Police Department officer direction traffic at the intersection of White Oak Drive and North Freeway Service Road after a truck struggled to pass the icy Quitman Street bridge on Wednesday, Jan. 17, ... more
Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle
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A man holds on to the back of his truck while walking on ice to check on his truck, which is struggling to pass the Quitman Street bridge in icy condition, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, in Houston. Houston Police Deprtment closed the eastbound of the bridge until the sand trucks can come and improve the road condition. less
A man holds on to the back of his truck while walking on ice to check on his truck, which is struggling to pass the Quitman Street bridge in icy condition, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, in Houston. Houston ... more
Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle
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Interstate-45 southbound traffic is slowed down near the Interstate-10 ramps on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, in Houston.
Interstate-45 southbound traffic is slowed down near the Interstate-10 ramps on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, in Houston.
Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle
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Houston Police divert traffic off of IH-69 near the Weslayan Street and Newcastle Drive exits because of ice on the roadway, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, in Houston.
Houston Police divert traffic off of IH-69 near the Weslayan Street and Newcastle Drive exits because of ice on the roadway, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, in Houston.
Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle
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Harris County Sheriffs Homeless Outreach Team member Luke Ditta, right, checks in on Charles Lundquist, who spent the night in his tent off Grant Road and Tomball Parkway, as freezing weather passes through the region Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 in Houston. less
Harris County Sheriffs Homeless Outreach Team member Luke Ditta, right, checks in on Charles Lundquist, who spent the night in his tent off Grant Road and Tomball Parkway, as freezing weather passes through the ... more
Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle
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Icicles melt on the edge of a roof still displaying Christmas lights as temperatures climb Wednesday morning, Jan. 17, 2018, in Houston.
Icicles melt on the edge of a roof still displaying Christmas lights as temperatures climb Wednesday morning, Jan. 17, 2018, in Houston.
Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle
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Trucks re-route themselves as they get stuck on a iced-over overpass in Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.
Trucks re-route themselves as they get stuck on a iced-over overpass in Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
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Ice melts off of a truck in Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.
Ice melts off of a truck in Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
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Ice and snow keep Crockett Street slick despite the sunshine in Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.
Ice and snow keep Crockett Street slick despite the sunshine in Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
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Snow built up on railroad tracks in Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.
Snow built up on railroad tracks in Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
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Houston Police divert traffic off an elevated portion of IH-69 near downtown, because of ice on the roadway, Wed. Jan. 17, 2017 in Houston.
Houston Police divert traffic off an elevated portion of IH-69 near downtown, because of ice on the roadway, Wed. Jan. 17, 2017 in Houston.
Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle
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Icicles hang from the wings of the airplane sculpture outside the entrance to Hobby Airport, Tuesday, January 16, 2018, in Houston.
Icicles hang from the wings of the airplane sculpture outside the entrance to Hobby Airport, Tuesday, January 16, 2018, in Houston.
Photo: Mark Mulligan, Mark Mulligan / Houston Chronicle
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A drives clears off frozen slush from under his wheel well in downtown Houston during a winter storm on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018.
A drives clears off frozen slush from under his wheel well in downtown Houston during a winter storm on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018.
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
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A man tries to stay warm as he walks on Hogan Street overpass above I-10 East Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston.
A man tries to stay warm as he walks on Hogan Street overpass above I-10 East Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
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Emergency vehicles block the exit to S. Post Oak from southbound 610 West and the overpass to 610 East late Tuesday afternoon, January 16, 2018, in Houston.
Emergency vehicles block the exit to S. Post Oak from southbound 610 West and the overpass to 610 East late Tuesday afternoon, January 16, 2018, in Houston.
Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle
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Emergency vehicles block the exit to S. Post Oak from southbound 610 West and the overpass to 610 East late Tuesday afternoon, January 16, 2018, in Houston.
Emergency vehicles block the exit to S. Post Oak from southbound 610 West and the overpass to 610 East late Tuesday afternoon, January 16, 2018, in Houston.
Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle
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Mark Arnold pours a bucket of snow off his roof as he gathers enough snow to build a snowman with his wife and son on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Spring.
Mark Arnold pours a bucket of snow off his roof as he gathers enough snow to build a snowman with his wife and son on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Spring.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
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After a pair of Metro buses became disabled, commuters fought the elements to board another bus at McKinney St., and Louisiana St., Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston.
After a pair of Metro buses became disabled, commuters fought the elements to board another bus at McKinney St., and Louisiana St., Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston.
Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle
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A police car blocks the entrance to the I-59 ramp in downtown Houston during a winter storm on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. ( Elizabeth Conley / Houston Chronicle )
A police car blocks the entrance to the I-59 ramp in downtown Houston during a winter storm on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. ( Elizabeth Conley / Houston Chronicle )
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Chronicle
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Jeremy Roberts sits on a cot at a warming shelter opened by the Harris County Precinct One Constables Office and the American Red Cross at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church as freezing weather moves through the region Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 in Houston. less
Jeremy Roberts sits on a cot at a warming shelter opened by the Harris County Precinct One Constables Office and the American Red Cross at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church as freezing weather moves ... more
Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle
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Community Emergency Response Team member Shawn Turner moves a cot into place at a warming shelter opened by the Harris County Precinct One Constables Office and the American Red Cross at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church as freezing weather moves through the region Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 in Houston. less
Community Emergency Response Team member Shawn Turner moves a cot into place at a warming shelter opened by the Harris County Precinct One Constables Office and the American Red Cross at Pleasant Grove ... more
Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle
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After a pair of Metro buses became disabled, commuters fought the elements to board another bus at McKinney St., and Louisiana St., Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston.
After a pair of Metro buses became disabled, commuters fought the elements to board another bus at McKinney St., and Louisiana St., Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston.
Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle
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Zach Arnold and his mom, Janae, work on building a snowman while playing in the snow on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Spring.
Zach Arnold and his mom, Janae, work on building a snowman while playing in the snow on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Spring.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
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Zach Arnold tries to make a snow angel while playing in the snow on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Spring.
Zach Arnold tries to make a snow angel while playing in the snow on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Spring.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
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Anthony Heins runs along Main Street near Rice University as a mixture of snow and sleet falls, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2017 in Houston. “It’s not that bad really,” Heins said.
Anthony Heins runs along Main Street near Rice University as a mixture of snow and sleet falls, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2017 in Houston. “It’s not that bad really,” Heins said.
Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle
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Icicles hang from the wings of the airplane sculpture outside the entrance to Hobby Airport, Tuesday, January 16, 2018, in Houston.
Icicles hang from the wings of the airplane sculpture outside the entrance to Hobby Airport, Tuesday, January 16, 2018, in Houston.
Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle
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A flight takes off from Hobby Airport Tuesday afternoon, January 16, 2018, in Houston.
A flight takes off from Hobby Airport Tuesday afternoon, January 16, 2018, in Houston.
Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle
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Asa Maynard, a first year masters student at Rice, navigates his double bass through the crowded baggage claim at Hobby Airport, January 16, 2018, in Houston. Maynard had been auditioning for the Lyric Opera in Chicago and made it in on his return flight to Houston just as most flights out of the airport were cancelled Tuesday. less
Asa Maynard, a first year masters student at Rice, navigates his double bass through the crowded baggage claim at Hobby Airport, January 16, 2018, in Houston. Maynard had been auditioning for the Lyric Opera in ... more
Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle
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Farah El-Sharkawy sees that her Southwest flight to Baltimore via Atlanta is cancelled along with most other flights at Hobby Airport, January 16, 2018, in Houston.
Farah El-Sharkawy sees that her Southwest flight to Baltimore via Atlanta is cancelled along with most other flights at Hobby Airport, January 16, 2018, in Houston.
Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle
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Passengers pick up bags from cancelled flights in the baggage claim at Hobby Airport, January 16, 2018, in Houston.
Passengers pick up bags from cancelled flights in the baggage claim at Hobby Airport, January 16, 2018, in Houston.
Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle
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Evan Koach throws a snowball at Trent Nolen at Riverwood Middle School, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Kingwood. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas until midnight Wednesday.

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Evan Koach throws a snowball at Trent Nolen at Riverwood Middle School, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Kingwood. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas until midnight

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Photo: Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle
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Harris County Precinct 4 Constables block the icy entry ramps along I45 to the north Beltway 8 Tollway Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston.
Harris County Precinct 4 Constables block the icy entry ramps along I45 to the north Beltway 8 Tollway Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
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A street sign shows that winter is in full effect Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston.
A street sign shows that winter is in full effect Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston.
Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle
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Marie Hinke "skates" on ice wearing her cowboy boots, in Memorial Park, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston. A winter storm moved into area bringing freezing rain and reports of snow. "I'm not too familiar with frozen rain, because I'm from Houston," Hinke said. less
Marie Hinke "skates" on ice wearing her cowboy boots, in Memorial Park, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston. A winter storm moved into area bringing freezing rain and reports of snow. "I'm not too familiar with ... more
Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle
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Marie Hinke smiles after pulling a piece of ice off of a leaf in Memorial Park, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston. A winter storm moved into area bringing freezing rain and reports of snow. "I'm not too familiar with frozen rain, because I'm from Houston," Hinke said. less
Marie Hinke smiles after pulling a piece of ice off of a leaf in Memorial Park, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston. A winter storm moved into area bringing freezing rain and reports of snow. "I'm not too ... more
Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle
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Marie Hinke checks out the ice in Memorial Park, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston. A winter storm moved into area bringing freezing rain and reports of snow. "I'm not too familiar with frozen rain, because I'm from Houston," Hinke said. less
Marie Hinke checks out the ice in Memorial Park, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston. A winter storm moved into area bringing freezing rain and reports of snow. "I'm not too familiar with frozen rain, because ... more
Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle
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as a winter storm brought freezing rain and ice throughout the greater Houston area, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas until midnight Wednesday.

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as a winter storm brought freezing rain and ice throughout the greater Houston area, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas until midnight

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Photo: Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle
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tasts ice as he plays in front of his house after a winter storm brought freezing rain and ice throughout the greater Houston area, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas until midnight Wednesday.

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tasts ice as he plays in front of his house after a winter storm brought freezing rain and ice throughout the greater Houston area, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm

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Photo: Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle
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William Johnson, 14, rides his bike as sleet rains down after a winter storm brought freezing rain and ice throughout the greater Houston area, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas until midnight Wednesday.

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William Johnson, 14, rides his bike as sleet rains down after a winter storm brought freezing rain and ice throughout the greater Houston area, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. The National Weather Service issued a

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Photo: Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle
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Ice forms on the roofs of homes in Porter as a winter storm brought freezing rain and ice throughout the greater Houston area, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas until midnight Wednesday. less
Ice forms on the roofs of homes in Porter as a winter storm brought freezing rain and ice throughout the greater Houston area, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning ... more
Photo: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer
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Sebastian Dale tries to keep warm downtown as freezing weather moves across the region Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 in Houston.
Sebastian Dale tries to keep warm downtown as freezing weather moves across the region Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 in Houston.
Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle
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Icicles hang off a water fountain as freezing weather moves across the region Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 in Houston.
Icicles hang off a water fountain as freezing weather moves across the region Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 in Houston.
Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle
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A woman protects herself against the freezing rain as cold weather moves across the region Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 in Houston.
A woman protects herself against the freezing rain as cold weather moves across the region Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 in Houston.
Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle
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A woman protects herself against the freezing rain as cold weather moves across the region Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 in Houston.
A woman protects herself against the freezing rain as cold weather moves across the region Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 in Houston.
Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle
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A door mat reading “Welcome to the Heights” sits on a porch covered in a sheet of ice in the yard of a home in the Heights, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 in Houston.
A door mat reading “Welcome to the Heights” sits on a porch covered in a sheet of ice in the yard of a home in the Heights, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 in Houston.
Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle
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A Harris County Sheriff’s Office vehicle blocks the ramp to the Beltway 8 off U.S. 290 Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston.
A Harris County Sheriff’s Office vehicle blocks the ramp to the Beltway 8 off U.S. 290 Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
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A Montgomery county Hospital District EMC worker looks over an I-45 overpass near Gladstell Street as he responds to an accident, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Conroe. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas until midnight Wednesday. less
A Montgomery county Hospital District EMC worker looks over an I-45 overpass near Gladstell Street as he responds to an accident, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Conroe. The National Weather Service issued a Winter ... more
Photo: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle
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Law enforcement officials respond to an accident on an I-45 overpass near Gladstell Street, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Conroe. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas until midnight Wednesday. less
Law enforcement officials respond to an accident on an I-45 overpass near Gladstell Street, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Conroe. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas ... more
Photo: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle
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Law enforcement officials respond to an accident on an I-45 overpass near Gladstell Street, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Conroe. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas until midnight Wednesday. less
Law enforcement officials respond to an accident on an I-45 overpass near Gladstell Street, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Conroe. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas ... more
Photo: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle
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A sign warns residents of a winter storm and icy conditions near I-45 North and South Loop 336, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas until midnight Wednesday. less
A sign warns residents of a winter storm and icy conditions near I-45 North and South Loop 336, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas until ... more
Photo: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle
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Law enforcement officials respond to an accident on an I-45 overpass near Gladstell Street, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Conroe. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas until midnight Wednesday. less
Law enforcement officials respond to an accident on an I-45 overpass near Gladstell Street, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Conroe. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas ... more
Photo: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle
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Icicles hang on an 18-wheeler as residents woke up to the effects of a winter storm that brought freezing rain and ice through Montgomery County, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas until midnight Wednesday. less
Icicles hang on an 18-wheeler as residents woke up to the effects of a winter storm that brought freezing rain and ice through Montgomery County, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. The National Weather Service issued a ... more
Photo: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle
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Kevin Johnson walks near the Galleria as he looks for an eye-glasses shop, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston. "It's freezing out here," Johnson said. "I haven't seen it this cold in a long time."
Kevin Johnson walks near the Galleria as he looks for an eye-glasses shop, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston. "It's freezing out here," Johnson said. "I haven't seen it this cold in a long time."
Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle
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Kevin Johnson walks near the Galleria as he looks for an eye-glasses shop, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston. "It's freezing out here," Johnson said. "I haven't seen it this cold in a long time."
Kevin Johnson walks near the Galleria as he looks for an eye-glasses shop, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston. "It's freezing out here," Johnson said. "I haven't seen it this cold in a long time."
Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle
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Icicles are shown on a street sign at the intersection of North Gessner and Beltway 8 Tuesday, January 16, 2017.
Icicles are shown on a street sign at the intersection of North Gessner and Beltway 8 Tuesday, January 16, 2017.
Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle
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Luis Benitez removes ice from his car as heads to his job at Conroe Regional Medical Center while he and other residents wake up to the effects of a winter storm that brought freezing rain and ice through Montgomery County, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas until midnight Wednesday. less
Luis Benitez removes ice from his car as heads to his job at Conroe Regional Medical Center while he and other residents wake up to the effects of a winter storm that brought freezing rain and ice through ... more
Photo: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle
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An ice covered car in a parking lot in Houston’s east side as a winter mix begins to fall on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
An ice covered car in a parking lot in Houston’s east side as a winter mix begins to fall on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
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An ice-covered car in a parking lot in Houston’s east side as a winter mix begins to fall on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
An ice-covered car in a parking lot in Houston’s east side as a winter mix begins to fall on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle
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Ice accumulates on the ground after a winter storm brought freezing rain and ice through Montgomery County, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas until midnight Wednesday. less
Ice accumulates on the ground after a winter storm brought freezing rain and ice through Montgomery County, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas ... more
Photo: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle
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Ice accumulates on cars and homes after a winter storm brought freezing rain and ice through Montgomery County, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas until midnight Wednesday. less
Ice accumulates on cars and homes after a winter storm brought freezing rain and ice through Montgomery County, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast ... more
Photo: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle
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Ice builds up on a windshield and palm trees on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston. ( Elizabeth Conley / Houston Chronicle )
Ice builds up on a windshield and palm trees on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston. ( Elizabeth Conley / Houston Chronicle )
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Chronicle
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Ice forms on tree branches as a winter storm hit Houston Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018.
Ice forms on tree branches as a winter storm hit Houston Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
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Houston Police clear a vehicle crash on I-10 East caused by icy road conditions Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston. ( Godofredo A. Vasquez / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Police clear a vehicle crash on I-10 East caused by icy road conditions Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston. ( Godofredo A. Vasquez / Houston Chronicle )

Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
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Houston Police clear a vehicle crash on I-10 East caused by icy road conditions Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston. ( Godofredo A. Vasquez / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Police clear a vehicle crash on I-10 East caused by icy road conditions Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Houston. ( Godofredo A. Vasquez / Houston Chronicle )

Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle
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Mark Arnold pours a bucket of snow off his roof as he gathers enough snow to build a snowman with his wife and son on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Spring, Texas. Winter weather turned travel treacherous across the South, shutting down interstates in Louisiana, causing highway crashes in Kentucky and closing airport runways in Texas as snow turned the red clay white and prompted schools to close across the region. ( Brett Coomer /Houston Chronicle )

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Mark Arnold pours a bucket of snow off his roof as he gathers enough snow to build a snowman with his wife and son on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Spring, Texas. Winter weather turned travel treacherous across

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Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
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Trent Nolen tries to get out of the way of a snowball from Evan Koach at Riverwood Middle School, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Kingwood. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas until midnight Wednesday.

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Trent Nolen tries to get out of the way of a snowball from Evan Koach at Riverwood Middle School, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Kingwood. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast

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Photo: Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle
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Trent Nolen reacts after being hit with a snowball at Riverwood Middle School, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Kingwood. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas until midnight Wednesday.

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Trent Nolen reacts after being hit with a snowball at Riverwood Middle School, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Kingwood. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Texas until midnight

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Photo: Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle
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After a week of ice and freezing temperatures, the weekend weather should offer some relief.

No more hard freezes to worry about: We'll see a high of about 55 on Friday, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Then, on Saturday and Sunday, expect high temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Nights will be warmer, too, with overnight lows mostly in the 50s.

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That's a relief from the bitter cold of this week's ice storm.

But pack an umbrella: There's a chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday, Saturday and Sunday.