Southeast Texas is waking up to below and near freezing temperatures. Any leftover moisture will refreeze overnight, so be careful while driving on bridges and overpasses. Highs this afternoon will rise to the low-50s with lots of sunshine.

From the lions and leopards to the flamingos and bald eagles, the animals seemed to enjoy exploring the magical snow.

Tuesday's winter wonderland in Southeast Texas is taking on a new, uglier form thanks to an overnight hard freeze rendering roads and walkways treacherously slick. Snow melt from Winter Storm Enzo, which dropped more than 5 inches of snow in isolated areas around Houston,

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- It's a snow day across southeast Texas! A Winter Storm brought snow and freezing rain to the greater Houston area.

The National Weather Service expects multiple inches of snow on Tuesday in Southeast Texas. This is the best estimates based on the latest forecasts.

Residents in Central and Southeast Texas are warned about black ice risks on roads and sidewalks after winter storms.

Parts of Central and Southeast Texas woke up to snow Tuesday morning. See photos of videos shared on social media.

HOUSTON - Houston is experiencing a rare snow day on Tuesday, with multiple inches falling in some locations. Road conditions are dangerous due to ice, and officials are warning everyone to avoid travel. Residents are showing us what it looks like outside their doors and how they are having fun in the snow.

Salt or the brine solution does not necessarily melt ice or snow with increased heat. It merely brings the freezing point of water to lower temperatures. At the molecular level, the salt molecules get in the way of the bonding water molecules helping it not to freeze.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- As most of southeast Texas braces for a historic winter storm, many Houston businesses and services are closed on Tuesday. READ MORE: Winter Storm Warning starts Monday, dangerous travel through at least Wednesday a.m.

The rare winter storm that is hitting the southern portion of the United States became historic Tuesday morning when the Lake Charles National Weather Service office issued its first-ever blizzard warning.