An Arctic cold front heading into the Houston area could bring drastic changes, including freezing rain, to the weekend forecast.

Today's forecast:

Good morning! We are waking up to temperatures in the 40s and 50s, much warmer than yesterday. There is a Dense Fog Advisory until 9 a.m. for areas west of I-45. Today we will stay in the 70s but with more cloud cover as a cold front approaches late in the day. By tonight, scattered showers are possible in the early morning hours of Friday as a weaker cold front moves through.

Cold front on Friday:

Overnight into Friday morning showers and thunderstorm chances become scattered. Severe weather threat low on Friday along cold front Houston 1 of 5. Time between 3-7 AM. The front brings a drop in temperatures, with highs on Friday only reaching the upper 50s.

Timing is between 3-7 AM. The front brings a drop in temperatures, with highs on Friday only reaching the upper 50s.

After the 70s on Thursday, temperatures could only get into the 50s and 60s over the weekend. Good news for those heading to Texas and the Houston Marathon, you can expect sunshine.

Another cold front arrives Monday, ushering in a hard freeze and a chance of wintry rain. Check out this article from Frank to learn more about the upcoming freeze.