Winter Weather Heads-Up for Pearland: What to Expect & How to Prepare

While nothing is imminent right now, early indicators suggest our next meaningful winter weather window would be late this weekend into Monday. That gives Pearland residents time to prepare—without panic—using the lessons learned from past Texas cold snaps.

Why This Matters for Pearland

Cold here is rare, which means homes, cars, and infrastructure aren’t built for extended freezes.

Most winter impacts come from short bursts (overnight freezes, icy bridges, brief power disruptions), not long snow events.

Preparation—not prediction—reduces risk. Even a few hours below freezing can cause burst pipes, dead batteries, and dangerous roads.

What to Do Now (Before the Cold Arrives) 🏠 Home Prep

Protect pipes: Wrap exposed outdoor pipes and hose bibs; disconnect hoses.

Cabinet doors open: Especially under sinks on exterior walls to let warm air circulate.

• Thermostat: Set to 68–70°F and keep it steady overnight.

Know your shutoff: Make sure everyone knows where the main water valve is.

Drips (if needed): A slow drip on vulnerable lines can help during hard freezes.

🚗 Vehicle Prep

Battery check: Cold kills weak batteries—if yours is over 3 years old, get it tested.

Fuel: Keep at least ½ tank (helps prevent fuel line issues and keeps you mobile).

Fluids: Top off windshield washer fluid (use freeze-rated fluid).

Tires: Check pressure—cold air lowers PSI.

Ice awareness: Bridges and overpasses freeze first. If roads look wet near freezing, assume ice.

🐾 Pets & Animals

Bring pets indoors when temps drop near freezing.

Provide shelter: Insulated bedding and wind protection for livestock or outdoor animals.

Water bowls: Check frequently; use heated bowls if available.

Food intake: Animals burn more calories staying warm—monitor feeding.

🔌 Power & Emergency Readiness

Flashlights > candles (fire risk increases during outages).

Charge devices and power banks ahead of time.

• Pantry basics: 2–3 days of easy meals, bottled water, medications.

Generators: Never run indoors or in garages; keep carbon monoxide safety front-of-mind.

What Not to Do

❌ Don’t wait until the temperature drops to wrap pipes—do it now.

❌ Don’t drive “to test it.” If you don’t have to go out, don’t.

❌ Don’t assume “it’ll be fine”—most winter damage happens in short, preventable windows.

Bottom Line

Pearland doesn’t need snow to have winter problems—just a few freezing hours can do it. A little prep this week can prevent thousands in damage, keep your family safe, and reduce strain on local services.

We’ll continue to share updates only if/when forecasts firm up. Until then, treat this as a calm, practical heads-up—not a warning.

Have a winter prep tip that worked for you in past freezes? Drop it in the comments so neighbors can learn from it.