A winter storm warning has been issued for the Houston area for the first time in nearly two years as a rare Gulf Coast winter storm promises heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. The National Weather Service in League City,

Houston is preparing for a historic winter storm expected to bring up to 6 inches of snow, a rare event not seen in decades.

Tuesday's snow largely melted Wednesday as temperatures climbed from the teens into the 40s. Highs in the lows 50s are forecasted for Thursday and Friday, with temperatures reaching the 60s this weekend,

Thursday will bring a combination of muggy air, a cold front and a strong upper-level disturbance. Expect at least scattered storms and possibly a line of strong to severe storms, including the slight chance for a tornado or damaging winds of 60 mph+.

Thursday will bring the combination of muggy air, a cold front and a strong upper-level disturbance. Expect at least scattered storms and possibly a line of strong to severe storms including the slight chance for a tornado or damaging winds 60 mph+.

Mike Iscovitz and John Dawson talk about the incoming severe weather for the Houston area and the impacts being seen from the California wildfires.