The Houston area is seeing an increasing chance that a mix of wintry precipitation—including snow—is headed in its direction. Space City Weather meteorologist Eric Berger said there is a growing possibility (about a 50-50 chance) of snow or sleet beginning next Monday night and Tuesday.

A chance of snow showers and sleet has emerged in the forecast. Here are five things we know so far about next week's freezing temperatures.

FOX 26 meteorologist Remeisha Shade takes a look at the blast of arctic air expected to come to Texas next week. The air is supposed to be the coldest that we have seen all season, with the chance for snow and ice increasing next week.

Houston, which doesn't typically experience cold weather, has the most stringent guidelines for opening warming centers compared to other Texas cities.

Long-range models indicate the chance of another arctic blast early next week, which could bring the coldest air so far this season.

Scattered mainly light rain showers Wednesday with the best chance south of I-10 near the coast. Thursday will be partly sunny and mainly dry with a 10% rain chance. For next week, long-range models indicate the chance of another arctic blast early next week which could bring the coldest air so far this season!