The watch is in effect from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon. Heavy accumulations of sleet and snow are possible.

PREPARE NOW! The National Weather Service has issued a warning for a potential winter storm expected to impact Southeast Texas early next week.

The National Weather Service Lake Charles states that a "very cod air mass" is moving in to the region on Sunday bringing "subfreezing temperatures."

As Southeast Texas continues into the winter season, cold weather is likely to continue. The National Weather Service Lake Charles shows an increasing probability for a cold snap and arctic air early next week.

The potential for sleet or ice during next week’s freeze is becoming more certain as the weather forecasts for the coming days become clearer.

We're publishing the latest information from around Southeast Texas as the area prepares for and then deals with any impact the cold temperatures may bring.

As southeast Texas awaits freezing weather in the next week, local transportation agencies say they are keeping a close eye on the forecast.

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) told Newsweek: "ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from January 20-23 due to predicted extreme cold weather across the ERCOT region, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Winter precipitation is also expected across parts of the state.

As severe weather remains possible for Southeast Texas, a tornado watch has been extended for three counties in the area. The National Weather Service Lake Charles has extended a tornado watch for Hardin, Jasper and Newton counties until 9 p.m. on Sunday.

The National Weather Service Houston Bureau made an update to its forecast for the rest of the week with a briefing on Tuesday afternoon.

National Weather Service Lake Charles Meteorologist Andy Tingler said that while the area is seeing below freezing temperatures precipitation isn't guaranteed.

The blast of arctic air will cause temperatures to drop into the teens and 20s in North Texas ahead of snow chances Monday and Tuesday.