Arctic air will return to Texas over the weekend, bringing below-freezing temperatures, low wind chills and the chance of wintry precipitation again.

A chance of snow showers and sleet has emerged in the forecast. Here are five things we know so far about next week's freezing temperatures.

A forecast map released on January 13 for the period of January 19 to January 23 indicates that much of the Lower 48 states will likely experience below-average temperatures, as a powerful cold front brings "a dangerously cold Arctic air mass" to areas east of the Rockies.

A strong cold front with arctic air will plummet temperatures across Texas bringing a possible threat of snow in the Texas Panhandle as well as wintry mix.

As North Texas wraps up the weekend, there's a noticeable shift in the weather, leaving behind the icy remains of recent storms.Drivers faced hazardous travel conditions from Wednesday night until Saturday,

North Texas will enjoy a mild Thursday with highs near 59 degrees, but brace for a major chill with possible snow as an Arctic cold front arrives Friday night.

Lows Tuesday morning were in the 20s and lows Wednesday are expected to be in the 30s, an improvement but it's still cold. North Texas should see highs rebound into the 60s on Thursday and Friday, but it's short-lived.

Arctic blast number two will arrive early Saturday morning and it will stay cold through the middle of next week. There is a chance for more wintry precipitation next week.

About a week after a polar vortex brought snow and freezing temperatures to Texas, another cold snap is expected in time for the MLK holiday weekend.