The Texas Panhandle is set to see the first of this frigid air blowing in from the north. By Thursday night, January 8, snow is slated to start blanketing the region. Through the next 24 hours, icy flakes will continue to fall as temperatures plummet to well below freezing.

Snow doesn't fall evenly across Texas. Here's who is most likely to see snow first - and the rare ingredients needed for snow to reach Houston.

Where Can Families Go Snow Tubing in Texas this Winter? The Lone Star State isn't known for its snow-covered slopes and frosty weather, but it is home to a handful of destinations where families can enjoy snowy experiences like snow tubing and snow ball ...

The winter solstice, marking the traditional start of winter, happened at 9:03 a.m. Sunday. It's also the moment when the Northern Hemisphere (where Texas is) is tilted farthest away from the sun, limiting the amount of solar energy that reaches the ground.