Houston is preparing for a historic winter storm expected to bring up to 6 inches of snow, a rare event not seen in decades.

With snow in the forecast, some Houston restaurants decided to close their doors. The temperatures will be frigid and precipitation is in the forecast -- 3-5 inches of snow is expected across the Houston area,

As Houston braces for the incoming winter storm, officials are warning about possible carbon monoxide poising if people use generators to heat their homes