Another massive winter storm is forecast to pummel the southern and eastern U.S., with impacts from Texas to the Carolinas.

A low-pressure system is moving across the country, delivering rain, snow, and ice to much of the southeast. This same system will be making its way along the east coast early this weekend, bringing a chance for accumulating snow to the tri-state.

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

Another major winter storm is expected to slam portions of the central and eastern U.S. this week, with heavy snow and strong winds threatening to induce dangerous travel conditions, knock out power and ground flights, forecasters warned.

The Boston 25 Weather team is continuing to track a winter storm system that could bring snow to Massachusetts on Saturday. FOX 29's Weather Authority is tracking another winter system that could bring more flakes to the Philadelphia area just days after its first significant snowfall this winter.

The wintry blast, which the Weather Channel has dubbed "winter storm Cora," will likely be felt in the southern U.S. from Texas to the Carolinas.

Areas in the north Georgia mountains will see between 3-6 inches of snow with locally higher amounts possible farther north into the mountains. Snowfall totals of 1-2 inches will be common around I-20 with 0.1-0.25 inch of ice possible. The northern suburbs in metro Atlanta will see between 2-3 inches of snow.

How much new snow will fall in your area? Here are some charts showing showing possible snowfall totals at locations across the Kansas City metro.

North Carolinians should pay close attention to their local weather forecast, make sure they are prepared with what they need at home before Friday afternoon, and stay home if possible as ice on the roadways will likely create dangerous driving conditions.