Temperatures across the Houston area dipped just below freezing again on Tuesday morning—a sign that the wintry weather conditions are here to stay. And as the freezing temps continue to blast Texas,

Millions in the U.S. are in the path of a major winter storm bringing snow and ice and creating dangerous conditions from the Central Plains to the East Coast.

At least 141 counties in Texas are under either a freezing rain or heavy snow forecast this Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. As of Jan. 7, the NWS’ forecast map places much of North and Central Texas under freezing conditions as Dallas-Fort Worth braces for a possible 3 to 6 inches of snow this week.