Dry weather hangs on through most of Saturday as well before the winter storm arrives late day. Sleet and snow will start up by at least Saturday evening (some may fall in spots by the late afternoon out west.) Not expecting any big travel issues until we get into Saturday night as the deeper moisture arrives.

Track everything from current conditions, forecast timing and potential impacts from the winter storm here.

The major storm is set to hit starting on Jan. 23 and will stretch into the weekend, spreading snow and ice from the southern Plains to the Northeast.

A tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service at 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 8, after a potential tornado was indicated near Purcell, Oklahoma.

Radar confirmed tornado debris near Purcell while severe storms moved through central Oklahoma on Thursday.

A Winter Storm Watch has been posted for the state ahead of Winter Storm Benjamin. Here's meteorologist Tyler Hughes' Thursday 12:45 p.m. forecast.

Forecasters are warning of a historic storm expected to hit this weekend, with snow and ice from Texas to the Carolinas and up the East Coast. The winter system could bring more than a foot of snow.

An arctic front will bring snow, ice and extreme cold to much of Texas this weekend, with winter storm and extreme cold watches in effect.