As snow begins to cover the Texas Panhandle amid the polar vortex, here's what the state can expect as weather conditions begin to shift.

A second arctic blast barreling toward San Antonio is now more likely to bring snow and prolonged freezing temperatures to the Alamo City.

San Antonio may have missed a shot at seeing snow on Thursday, but forecasters say the area will see drenching cold rain. The National Weather Service said cold rain will hit San Antonio after 9 a.m.

As another arctic blast blows into Texas, many school districts are monitoring the weather to decide if campuses should close or remain open next week on Tuesday, January 21, which is when experts forecast some form of wintry perception.

If frozen precipitation enters the forecast at march time, organizers said the event will be moved to the Alamodome. That call will be made Sunday night.

With winter weather expected to arrive early next week, San Antonio school districts are each preparing differently for inclement weather.

The start of next week is expected to bring morning lows in the 20s, along with a slight chance of precipitation.

Tuesday could also bring a wintry mix of snow showers and freezing rain to San Antonio and the Hill Country, creating potentially hazardous driving conditions. Those attending the city's annual Martin Luther King Jr. March will want to bundle up and stay apprised of any event updates.

Until a potential freeze next week, we can enjoy several days of weather that may be colder than normal, but temperatures will stay above freezing.

The National Weather Service reported another bitter cold arctic cold front will push into the Alamo City on Sunday. Highs this week will gradually warm from the 50s into the 60s by week's end. Forecasters said half the area could see some light rain accumulations on Tuesday night and Wednesday, mostly south of U.S. 90 and west of U.S. 281.

Michael Karlis is a Staff Writer at the San Antonio Current. He is a graduate of American University in Washington, D.C., whose work has been featured in Salon, Alternet, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, Orlando Weekly, NewsBreak, 420 Magazine and Mexico Travel Today. He reports primarily on breaking news, politics...

A pair of weather systems will produce significant precipitation across Texas, starting Wednesday night and continuing through Friday morning.