Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter

Apparently late next week may be fun, as well, according to some of the models. Per the weather geeks, a moderate/strong El Niņo has resulted in the subtropical jet staying pretty low over Texas/Southeast. Combo of that and a big surge of even colder arctic air late next week could see Houston enter the sort of deep-freeze that it hasn't experienced since the 80s. Chance it could shift further East, in which case New Orleans to Atlanta could be in for some weather more suited to Omaha this time of year.