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,

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".

Below are the maps of the impacted regions: Portions of northern and east Texas can be seen under a winter storm watch on Wednesday. (Photo from the National Weather Service) Portions of northern ...

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

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) told Newsweek: "ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from January 20-23 due to predicted extreme cold weather across the ERCOT region, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Winter precipitation is also expected across parts of the state.

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.