Another massive winter storm is forecast to pummel the southern and eastern U.S., with impacts from Texas to the Carolinas.

A low-pressure system is moving across the country, delivering rain, snow, and ice to much of the southeast. This same system will be making its way along the east coast early this weekend, bringing a chance for accumulating snow to the tri-state.

Brutal cold will open the door for a winter storm to take a somewhat unusual track through the South and create treacherous conditions.

Local and state agencies are urging the public to be cautious as the Charlotte area prepares for likely snow and ice. The National Weather Service said Thursday Mecklenburg County could see up to 1.5 inches of snow in some areas Friday as well as sleet and freezing rain.

A yellow warning for snow in Devon and Cornwall comes into force.

Hundreds of schools across the UK have been forced to close after the country was hit by overnight snow and ice. A number of yellow weather warnings from the Met Office remain in place for large parts of the UK on Wednesday,