A winter storm warning has been issued for the Houston area ahead of a what promises to be a memorable event for residents.

Tuesday's snow largely melted Wednesday as temperatures climbed from the teens into the 40s. Highs in the lows 50s are forecasted for Thursday and Friday, with temperatures reaching the 60s this weekend,

The recent winter storm that impacted Texas left residents wondering if colder temperatures would persist. However, Houston's current weather suggests a return to

Mike Iscovitz and John Dawson talk about the incoming severe weather for the Houston area and the impacts being seen from the California wildfires.

Following unusually cold temperatures, Houston is expected to get rainfall in the coming days, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Houston residents have been braving colder-than-average conditions in recent weeks because of a broad weather pattern bringing rare winter weather to parts of the South.

Expect scattered showers with highs close to 70 Wednesday after a drizzly morning. On Thursday, expect a possible line of strong to severe storms making it a FOX 26 Storm Alert Day.

After a drizzly, showery morning, look for increasing Gulf breezes and milder air with highs close to 70 along with scattered showers. Thursday will bring the combination of muggy air, a cold front and a strong upper-level disturbance.