Get ready – a cold arctic blast is about to blow through the ArkLaTex just in time for Christmas!

Rain showers are expected the early part of this week in the Shreveport area – then Thursday the arctic air pushes into the region. Rain, changing to sleet is expected and snow is possible as well, with accumulation expected to be light, but, icy roads are possible Thursday afternoon into Friday morning.

As the extreme cold temps approach remember to make sure your outdoor pets are inside, and remember to avoid frozen pipes, let your faucet drip overnight and leave a cabinet door open to allow heat and air to flow to your pipes under your sink.

Our weather partners at KTAL NBC 6 have more info on this weeks cold forecast here.