The latest winter storm is expected to affect the central Plains Tuesday before moving east into the Mid-Atlantic Wednesday, according to forecasters.

A storm system that will develop off the Carolina coast will interact with chilly air settling across our region to bring us one of the biggest winter storms we've seen in year Wednesday and Thursday.

The winter storm is here! The freezing rain and sleet will transition to snow from north to south this evening. Watch the video for timing and forecast amounts. Extreme cold will be likely for the remainder of the week with near record lows Thursday morning.

Forecasts have predicted extreme cold in much of Mississippi this week, but now, updated information is calling for even colder temperatures. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency posted a warning on social media Monday evening that residents should be prepared for a wintry mix of precipitation,

After a winter storm brings snow, ice to several states, Mississippi will see Arctic air from the polar vortex for a few days. Be ready for deep cold.