While snow is a rare occurrence in Houston, historical records show it has happened sporadically over the past few decades.

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.

A rare frigid storm charged through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast on Tuesday. John Rich has called out his fellow country artists who support President Donald Trump but have remained publicly silent on the matter,