A map showed the expansive footprint of the storm that will bring disruptive weather to nearly 1,400 miles in the South through the weekend as the coldest air of the season comes in

Another major winter storm is expected to slam portions of the central and eastern U.S. this week, with heavy snow and strong winds threatening to induce dangerous travel conditions, knock out power and ground flights, forecasters warned.

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The latest winter storm is bringing snow and ice to thousands of counties across more than 20 states. Here’s what to know about the forecast, key cities and expected impacts.

Snow will turn into sleet and freezing rain along parts of the Southeast, as well as southern Arkansas, the weather service reported. Forecasters warn that icy conditions, between a tenth and a quarter inch of ice, will make travel dangerous for many. Power outages and downed branches are also a concern.

Some southern states are bracing for their biggest winter storm in several years as snow falls from the Rockies to the East Coast. On Thursday, the weather starts to deteriorate in northern and western Texas,

Forecast maps from the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Prediction Center indicate that as of 6 p.m. Wednesday, most of New Mexico, as well as parts of Texas, Colorado and Arizona, had some probability of more than an inch of snowfall accumulating.

The second major winter storm of 2025 will target the south-central and southeastern United States into the weekend and will create dangerous conditions on the roads as well as a slew of flight delays and cancellations from Dallas to Atlanta and Charlotte,

Schools and cities from Texas to Georgia are shutting down in anticipation of freezing rain and snow forecast for much of the Southern U.S. The severe weather is expected across a stretch from New Mexico to Alabama starting Wednesday night and early Thursday.

With an arctic blast on the way, Texas officials want to make sure people understand weather conditions are about to change.

AUSTIN, Texas — An Arctic cold front moving through Central Texas will bring the coldest air of the winter so far. After tracking the latest model trends, we've issued Weather Impact Alert Days for Monday through Wednesday morning due to hard freezes. The chance for winter weather is also becoming more likely for Monday into Tuesday.

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department also announced Friday all park restrooms and drinking fountains will be closed Saturday mid-morning, with plans to reopen on Thursday. City workers will make efforts to winterize those facilities as well.