Follow live winter storm updates and breaking weather news as snowstorms are predicted to fall across the U.S. this weekend, affecting states as far south as Texas.

Half the U.S. population will likely see some effect from the sprawling storm that will move across the country this weekend, meteorologists said.

There are now fewer than 48 hours before the impactful arctic winter storm moves across North Texas. That being said, Thursday will be the perfect day to winter-proof your house and get all the supplies needed for a stay-at-home weekend.

Winter Storm Map Temperature New Snow Snow Depth Icing Severity Full Winter Storm Forecast. In an update on Thursday morning, the Weather Prediction Center said the “long-durati