The first touches of Winter Storm Enzo arrived in Southeast Texas on Monday night as sleet began to fall in the Houston area . Residents from Waller County to Spring and Porter, Texas recorded sleet, wintry precipitation and flurries of now as the sun set and night swept over the region.

Southeast Texas is bracing for Winter Storm Enzo, prompting airport closures in Houston and widespread travel disruptions.

An Arctic blast is bringing extreme cold and snow to Mississippi and the Coast is expected to have lows in the teens and several inches of snow.

Storm Enzo is set to track across the South early this week, bringing a swath of wintry weather to places that don’t often see it. Snow and ice will pose threats to power lines and travel across the region.

WARMING CENTERS: Setups will be minimalistic, with no cots, showers, or other amenities. South Bryan County Warming Station : Timber Trail Gymnasium, 508 Timber Trail; North Bryan County Warming Station : Pembroke Christian Church Social Hall, 116 West Bacon St.

Winter Storm Enzo has brought rare snow and ice to the United States, disrupting travel and daily life in areas not accustomed to such extreme winter conditions. Major cities including Houston, New Orleans, and Atlanta are under winter storm alerts as hazardous weather grips the Gulf Coast and beyond.

Snow and ice will spread through the South early this week, including near the Gulf Coast where wintry weather is rare.