The National Weather Service Lake Charles states that a "very cod air mass" is moving in to the region on Sunday bringing "subfreezing temperatures."

We're publishing the latest information from around Southeast Texas as the area prepares for and then deals with any impact the cold temperatures may bring.

The potential for sleet or ice during next week’s freeze is becoming more certain as the weather forecasts for the coming days become clearer.

As southeast Texas awaits freezing weather in the next week, local transportation agencies say they are keeping a close eye on the forecast.

The National Weather Service Houston Bureau made an update to its forecast for the rest of the week with a briefing on Tuesday afternoon.

National Weather Service Lake Charles Meteorologist Andy Tingler said that while the area is seeing below freezing temperatures precipitation isn't guaranteed.

The blast of arctic air will cause temperatures to drop into the teens and 20s in North Texas ahead of snow chances Monday and Tuesday.

National Weather Service Lake Charles said that if Southeast Texas were to see snow this January it wouldn't be this week.

Below-freezing temperatures are expected to arrive Saturday night in North Texas as the region is blasted with arctic cold air.

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