FIRST ALERT: Winter Storm Warning & high impacts from snow and dangerous cold

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - After an active start to our Winter season, frigid conditions are on the way. With cold air in place and systems continuing to barrel through the Mid-South we do have the potential for snow, or a wintry mix at least into early next week.

The main impact that we are for certain about is the frigid air. Into the work week temperatures are expected to plummet further sticking near or below freezing into the afternoons of Monday through mid-week. Remember to protect the 4 Ps - people, plants, pipes and pets.

Here are things you can do before the frigid air gets here.(Action News 5)

Let’s get into the snow, sleet, wintry mix chance. What’s really going to happen?

Forecast models continues to be consistent about a low pressure system slinging Gulf moisture into a cold, Arctic airmass settling over the Mid-South which will continue into Monday.

As of Monday Morning(1/15):

A FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY is in full effect for Monday as snow showers, and sleet for some, began as early as Sunday afternoon. Heavier snow bands are and will continue to set up South of 1-40 and North of highway 278. Some in this area could see an additional 2 to 4 inches today on top of what fell on Sunday. Areas south of 278 are still forecasted to see a wintry mix, sleet and snow, through today. Whatever falls in your area expect it to stick around for a few days due to conditions sticking above freezing until late week.

Depending on where you are will determine your additional snowfall for Monday. Some could see... — Depending on where you are will determine your additional snowfall for Monday. Some could see an additional 2 to 4 inches.(Action News 5)

Overall snow totals from this system are expected to be 3 to 5 inches for most in the Mid-South. If you get within the heavier bands previously mentioned you could end up with totals as high as 7 to 8 inches. Everyone should see at least an inch or two in their area before this system moves out on Monday evening.

Most will receive 3 to 5 inches total with heavier amounts possible locally up to 8 inches.(Action News 5)

In addition the colder air will be – in its own right – dangerous enough with highs in the 20s; lows into the single digits and 10s, wind chills could go below zero both Tuesday and Wednesday morning. There is a good possibility we will not experience a day with temperatures above freezing until late week. For the ongoing forecast and latest updates make sure to stay up to date with the First Alert Weather Team.

Dangerously cold conditions will set in Tuesday and Wednesday morning.(Action News 5)

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