A strong cold front barrelling into Texas Friday will bring Texans the coldest air of the winter season with the potential for wintry weather increasing across the Southern Plains this weekend.

Fort Worth could possibly see freezing rain this coming weekend, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.

This blast of cold air is now forecast to impact southern states this weekend, including Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and parts of the Southeast. Along with the cold, there is the potential for cold rain, freezing rain, ice, and even some snow.

Freezing temperatures likely Tuesday morning on the Northshore before warming up mid week. Watching a potential southern winter storm this weekend.

Don't let the midweek warmup fool you... a powerful cold front is set to arrive Friday night, bringing a high potential for icy roads and winter weather through Saturday.

A developing system may bring wintry weather and hazardous conditions to parts of the state, though details remain uncertain.

Texans may wake up to a light dusting of snow in the coming days, with forecasters predicting brief flurries across several regions.

MLK Day will be bright and seasonably mild. Clouds return tomorrow followed by an increasing chance of rain late Tuesday night/Wednesday. —