Houstonians woke up Friday morning to little or no snow, but lots of ice, which made freeways nearly impassable.
Predictions of up to three inches of snow did not occur, but a thick sheet of ice covered most roads, resulting in hundreds of wrecks. A 10-car pileup at Highway 290 and HIghway 6 early this morning was reported.
All METRO Park and Ride locations are closed this morning. Buses and the light rail are running, but service is slow. All toll roads are closed. With an expected freeze tonight, the Hardy, Westpark and Sam Houston toll roads are closed until Saturday.
Officials cautioned residents to stay home if possible because the treacherous roads make travel virtually impossible.
The MFAH, which remained open during its normal hours Thursday night while many closed, has decided to close Friday. Its scheduled screening of Texas Legends Before They Were Legends Friday night is canceled.
Transtar maintains a list of icy roads and accidents. Close to noon, most of the interstate freeway system has been opened, although officials continue to caution motorists to stay off the roads if possible.