Precip may start as rain, but as temps fall to the freezing mark after sunset Monday, a transition to freezing rain and sleet is expected.

A rare winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain to Florida, Texas and other parts of the South next week. While some uncertainty remains over exactly how much snow will fall,

San Antonio doesn't see accumulating snow all too often, but chances are starting to rise significantly for it to happen early next week.

Preparations are underway from Houston to Atlanta as a rare winter storm sets its sights on the southern U.S., where it's expected to bring a messy mix of heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain that could have a major impact on travel and daily life.