Heavy Snow and Ice Is Forecast for Southern U.S. on Thursday and Friday

Forecasters are predicting heavy snow and disruptive ice to impact the South throughout the week. From Texas and Oklahoma to the Carolina coastal plains, areas unaccustomed to winter weather may experience hazardous driving conditions, power outages, and school closures.

Key things to know

• Even small amounts of snow or ice can disrupt life in the Southern United States.

• Over six inches of heavy snow could create dangerous travel conditions in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Tennessee.

• Snow in Texas to Georgia may transition to sleet and freezing rain, leading to hazardous travel conditions.

• Cool temperatures will persist, increasing the risk of dangerous travel conditions.

Snow has already begun falling in northern Texas and Oklahoma, with the storm expected to move northeast. Dallas schools will be closed, and drivers are urged to exercise caution.

Over 1,000 flights were canceled at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, with more cancellations expected. Any slight change in the storm’s path could alter precipitation forecasts.

Winter precipitation is expected across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and beyond. Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia may see significant snowfall.

Snow in Atlanta may turn to sleet and freezing rain, creating dangerous road conditions. Georgia’s governor declared a state of emergency.

The storm is expected to move off the coast, impacting the East Coast with abnormal cold and potential snow accumulation.

Transportation hazards may persist due to refreezing overnight.

Amanda Holpuch contributed reporting.