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

Houston mayor John Whitmire said it's "all hands on deck" as the city expects a winter storm that promises heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. "I've been convinced that we are about to experience a very serious and dangerous whether episode,

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,