The developing winter storm is expected to begin on Friday , with impacts lasting through the weekend as it moves from the central U.S. toward the East Coast.

Overall timing

  • Forecast centers expect the storm to organize and strengthen over the central Plains on Friday , bringing a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
  • Wintry weather is then projected to spread east and south from Friday into Sunday , reaching from parts of Texas and Oklahoma through the Mid‑South and toward the Carolinas and East Coast.
  • Very cold Arctic air will settle in behind the system, so any ice and snow that falls may linger into early next week.

What “start time” means for you

Exact start time depends on your location : in some central states, precipitation may begin as early as Friday morning or midday , while areas farther east may not see wintry impacts until Saturday or even Sunday.

To know precisely when the winter storm starts where you are, check:

  • Your local National Weather Service office or national meteorological service for county‑level timing.
  • A trusted local TV or radio forecast, which will refine the start window (e.g., “after midnight,” “Friday evening commute”).

Quick safety notes

  • Expect hazardous travel where heavy snow or freezing rain develops, especially Friday night through the weekend.
  • Forecasters describe this as a potentially high‑impact and “widespread” winter storm from Texas to the Carolinas, so prepare for possible power outages and difficult driving.

If you share your nearest city or region, a more specific start window (morning/afternoon/evening) can be outlined for your area. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.