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.

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.

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.

San Antonio's weather this week features a mix of sun and clouds with a slight chance of showers and cool temperatures.

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High temps are expected to be in the upper 30s to low 40s this week across Texas, but some communities in Alaska will be slightly warmer.

Dramatic shift in temperatures will impact San Antonio weather and throughout Texas. Snow, wintry mix chances remain as sub-freezing temperatures are predicted.

The latest National Weather Service forecast for San Antonio predicts a 50% chance of snow showers and freezing rain Monday night, tapering off to 30% by Tuesday, with a morning low around 28 degrees. A high near 38 on Tuesday and temperatures from about 21 to 44 Wednesday and 31 to 50 on Thursday also are forecast locally.

The National Weather Service says an Arctic blast will hit San Antonio early next week, which can leave your home's pipes vulnerable to freezing and bursting.