The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the state's power grid operator, is expected to pass its second test of the winter early next week, when another arctic front is anticipated to bring frigid temperatures to much of the state.

Thursday will be partly sunny and dry with mild afternoon temperatures. Temperatures rise to near 70 on Friday ahead of our next cold front. 30% chance of showers Friday night.

A chance of snow showers and sleet has emerged in the forecast. Here are five things we know so far about next week's freezing temperatures.

The Houston area is seeing an increasing chance that a mix of wintry precipitation—including snow—is headed in its direction. Space City Weather meteorologist Eric Berger said there is a growing possibility (about a 50-50 chance) of snow or sleet beginning next Monday night and Tuesday.

FOX 26 meteorologist Remeisha Shade takes a look at the blast of arctic air expected to come to Texas next week. The air is supposed to be the coldest that we have seen all season, with the chance for snow and ice increasing next week.

Long-range models indicate the chance of another arctic blast early next week, which could bring the coldest air so far this season.