Almost all of East Texas is under a cold weather advisory through Sunday morning, and the National Weather Service in Shreveport says confidence in wintry precipitation next week is increasing.

Almost all of East Texas is under a cold weather advisory through Sunday morning, and the National Weather Service in Shreveport says confidence in wintry precipitation next week is increasing.

Mild weather ends as an arctic front arrives late Friday, bringing cold air and the chance for snow on Tuesday of next week. Temperatures will drop well below normal, and residents should take precautions for freezing temperatures,

Confidence is increasing that East Texas will see some sort of winter precipitation Thursday and Friday, The National Weather Service in Shreveport said.

The National Weather Service provided further timelines for snow and ice expected Thursday and Friday in East Texas, and issued a winter storm warning for the northern parts of the

The National Weather Service says the area could see heavy mixed-precipitation with total snow accumulations between 2"-6" and ice accumulations up to 1/2".

TxDOT is pre-treating East Texas roads, including I-20, with a brine solution to combat potential ice. Drivers should stay cautious near bridges, ramps, and overpasses, as they freeze first. Stay updated on road conditions at DriveTexas.

According to the National Weather Service, snowfall ranging from two to five inches is possible in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. North Texas may see higher precipitation accumulations, while southern and Central Texas expect less. A mix of sleet and ice is also anticipated in Central Texas.

A rare winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain to Florida, Texas and other parts of the South next week. While some uncertainty remains over exactly how much snow will fall,

Preparations are underway as an arctic blast dives into the nation's interior and southern regions and pushes a snowstorm into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that will be followed by lethal cold.

Another blast of winter weather is expected in parts of the U.S. in the coming days, including bone-chilling wind in the Northern Plains and unusual snow and ice in the Gulf Coast area.

A polar vortex is slated to sweep most of the continental US bringing winter storm warnings and a hazardous freeze to millions.