Brutal cold will open the door for a winter storm to take a somewhat unusual track through the South and create treacherous conditions.

These are the things you need to know about Winter Storm Cora. Snow, ice and freezing rain will still be an issue, along with likely school closings, but here is where we have more confidence. Here’s the latest.

Right now, we are still 48 hours away from the winter event, but as we get closer, it is likely to be upgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory or a Winter Storm Warning.