Houston leaders, residents, emergency and CenterPoint crews are bracing for icy roads, power outages and the most snow the region has seen in decades.

Frigid conditions combined with widespread precipitation could make for a historic winter storm, which is expected to arrive in southeast Houston by Monday evening and last into Tuesday. While the Houston area has already experienced bitter cold,

Houston Mayor John Whitmire is urging residents to avoid the roads starting Monday evening. Officials share how they are preparing and what steps residents need to take.