A winter storm is expected to blast the southern United States with heavy snow, ice and rain Thursday and Friday.

The storm is expected to reach Oklahoma Thursday, and could leave behind several inches of snow in some areas of the state.

The same storm blanketing Oklahoma communities in white also caused hundreds of flight cancellations in Dallas and dozens in OKC.

A winter storm brought several inches of snow to Oklahoma on Thursday and Friday, causing slick and hazardous road conditions throughout the state.

Oklahomans took full advantage of the season's first major snowfall Thursday, transforming a berm at Scissortail Park into an impromptu sledding hill, building snowmen, and holding snowball fights.

Snowy weather will roll into Oklahoma on Thursday. Here is the timeline of when to expect snow, sleet and a return to seasonal temperatures.

Snow will turn into sleet and freezing rain along parts of the Southeast, as well as southern Arkansas, the weather service reported. Forecasters warn that icy conditions, between a tenth and a quarter inch of ice, will make travel dangerous for many. Power outages and downed branches are also a concern.

As of this morning, we anticipate winter storm criteria for southeastern Oklahoma, with winter weather advisory criteria more likely across parts of northeastern Oklahoma. Snowfall probabilities ...

Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Craig, Ottawa, Tulsa, Rogers, Mayes, Delaware, Creek, and Wagoner County until 12:00 p.m. Friday. More accumulating snow will occur this evening and into the overnight hours for most locations.

OKLAHOMA CITY — State agencies are working in tandem today to respond to severe winter weather impacting Oklahoma.

As a slug of polar vortex-fueled arctic air overtakes the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. next week, a storm system could bring snow, sleet and freezing rain to places deep in the heart of Texas, but the forecast isn’t a lock just yet.

After a relatively warm start to winter, the incoming Siberian air will bring a stark reminder of the season with temperatures plunging and wind chills near or below zero. What is the weather like on Thursday? It will be a seasonally cold Thursday morning, but we warm up in the afternoon. Upper 50s and 60s Thursday and some warmer temps Friday.