The event was scheduled for Saturday but it will only reach a high of about 12 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Arctic cold pushes across the area late Thursday, sticks around through at least Saturday night. Areas of light snow, too. Prepare for the extended cold, including plans for livestock and pets. Dress in warm layers, hats, gloves, etc. #COwx pic.twitter.com/7dQ1YMNVk4

We will see snow showers on THursday.It will be partly sunny with a few scattered and light snow showers.But on Thursday colder air will be back in our area wi

The polar vortex is a large and very cold area of low pressure that surrounds the poles. It always exists, but it becomes stronger and more defined during the winter months. The stratosphere, where this vortex exists, lies above the troposphere, where our day-to-day weather occurs.

A cold weather advisory is in effect across Minnesota through Monday morning as temperatures plunge to dangerously cold levels to start the week.

Impacts on Houston will be felt this weekend with cold rain and possible ice pellets, freezing rain or areas of wet snow.

As temperatures are set to drop into the 20s this weekend, HVAC experts warn homeowners to check their heaters now to avoid safety risks like gas leaks and carbon monoxide exposure.

What to know about the freezing forecast.