As winter weather confidence grows, some Houston-area school districts are canceling or postponing weekend events to reduce travel risks.
HOUSTON — As confidence increases that southeast Texas could see dangerous winter weather this weekend, some school districts are beginning to cancel or postpone events to reduce travel and keep families safe.
The KHOU 11 Weather Team has extended its Weather Impact Alert through Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, citing the growing potential for freezing rain, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures, especially late Saturday into Sunday.
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Below is a running list of school-related weekend events impacted by the forecast.
Klein ISD
Klein ISD announced it is making changes to all weekend activities out of an abundance of caution.
According to the district:
- All weekend district and campus events scheduled for Saturday or Sunday have been rescheduled or postponed
- This includes all athletic events
- High school musicals are also being rescheduled
- Coaches, sponsors, and directors will contact students and families with new dates
- There are no changes to the regular school schedule for next week at this time
The district said its next update will be sent no later than Sunday at 3 p.m.
Spring Branch ISD
All Spring Branch ISD athletics, fine arts and other extracurricular activities scheduled for Saturday and Sunday have been canceled. All district facilities will be closed Saturday and Sunday. Coaches and directors will share updates with students and families regarding rescheduling.
Why districts are making changes now
Forecasters say Friday is the final calm and mild day before conditions begin to deteriorate. While Saturday daytime is expected to stay above freezing with cold rain, temperatures are forecast to drop quickly late Saturday afternoon into the evening.
By Saturday night, rain could transition to freezing rain, creating the first serious ice concerns — especially on roads, bridges, and elevated surfaces.
Sunday is expected to be the most dangerous day, with some parts of southeast Texas potentially remaining at or below freezing all day. Even light ice accumulation could make travel hazardous or impossible in spots.
An Extreme Cold Watch is also in effect from Saturday night through Monday morning, with wind chills as low as 5 to 15 degrees possible and a hard freeze expected to linger into early next week.
KHOU 11 will continue updating this roundup as additional districts announce cancellations or postponements tied to the winter weather.
