Refreezes are still possible the next two nights, but we'll be done with the ice threat after Saturday morning ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Frigid weather is back tonight though likely not as cold as the past tow nights, and even warmer weather arrives this weekend.

We are slowly climbing out of the polar plunge across Alabama and long-range guidance shows the weather pattern trending milder.

Last saturday (1/18) was the last morning we had that was above freezing. Since then, our morning temps have been well below freezing... and that trend will continue thru this Saturday.

Lead Meteorologist Derrick Snyder at the NWS Office in Paducah said the phenomenon is more common than people might think.

Subzero lows Friday morning as snow tapers, clouds clear -- sunny breaks before snow, winds ramp up Friday evening.

Thursday was a “milder” and fairly quiet day, but a cold front moving through Thursday night will usher in some slightly chillier air on Friday and that will lead to some limited lake effect snow.

Patchy black ice possible tonight - early Friday. Frigid lows continue through the weekend. Showers likely by Monday.

Monday isolated showers will exit to the east early. High will be in the upper 40s. Even milder weather is on the way for Tuesday and Wednesday. Expect sunshine & clouds mixed on Tuesday. Low, 34.

The overnight lows are expected to drop into the 20s. The biggest concern about the refreeze is black ice, a thin coat of ice that can form on roads and bridges that is usually difficult if not ...

SATURDAY: It will remain mostly sunny with highs reaching the low 40s. SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy with highs in the low 40s. Lows will be near freezing. NEXT WEEK: There’s a small chance of a few showers ...

Professionals say the recent freezing temperatures are putting your home at risk, so it’s important to take steps to protect it.