The National Weather Service has issued a hard freeze warning for most of northern East Texas, a winter storm watch for deep East Texas and says confidence that snow will

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.

National Weather Service locations across Texas have forecast totals from a half-inch to five inches of snow between Monday and Tuesday.

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,

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 chances that East Texas will see some sort of winter precipitation Thursday and Friday are increasing, according to the National Weather Service in Shreveport.

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.

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

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 combination of frigid air with a low pressure system over the Gulf are behind the storm, which could bring heavy snow just south of the Interstate 20 corridor across northern Louisiana and into Mississippi and a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain near the Interstate 10 corridor from Houston to Mobile, Alabama.