Climate scientists and policy experts say extreme weather is inevitable-but how Houston prepares for it can make all the difference.

The extreme cold watch, which will be in effect from Saturday night to Monday morning, was issued Wednesday because of “dangerously cold wind chills"

Abbott issued disaster declarations Thursday for more than 130 counties ahead of a winter freeze expected to sweep into Texas over the coming days. "The goal is to make it through with no life lost," the governor said.

TxDOT says its brining operation to salt roads has started in preparation for the sleet and ice that's expected to begin this weekend.