The winter storm is forecast to spread across parts of Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas on Friday through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Six to 10 inches of snow

Brutal cold will open the door for a winter storm to take a somewhat unusual track through the South and create treacherous conditions.

Thursday to Saturday will have another dangerous winter situation in the southern U.S. Here's a timeline on where and when you have to be at a certain location to avoid the danger.

The National Weather Service said a tenth of an inch of ice could accumulate on raised surfaces, such as bridges, and some areas could get up to a quarter inch. But the main travel impacts are expected to be from sleet and snow.

Winter storms swept across the Midwest last week, canceling many flights and delaying travel plans.As fans prepare to travel to Dallas for Friday's Cotton Bowl, they should be prepared for atypical conditions.