That uncertainty is not unusual at this early stage. Forecasters rely on a blend of weather models — computer simulations used to predict future conditions — and they are more confident in a forecast when most of those models are consistent with one another. The closer the storm is, the more confident forecasters become.

The winter storm is expected to gain strength as it moves northeast off the East Coast on Saturday, bringing snow north from the Carolinas to New England into Sunday. The eastern half of the U.S. will also continue to experience frigid temperatures into next week, according to the National Weather Service’s Prediction Center.

Light snow will linger through Monday as some areas has already seen 20+"

After a computer model began hinting that another storm could be on the way, meteorologists sought to tamp down speculation.

Snow and ice will impact dozens of states from Texas through the Northeast this week, forecasters warned.

AccuWeather says the coastal storm with snow could potentially hit the the Atlantic Seaboard this weekend.

You’ll likely wake up to rain and a few thunderstorms on Sunday as a cold front races east. Rain may be heavy at times, and a mix of freezing rain can’t be ruled out for some residents north of EBR Parish and southwest Mississippi. Moisture should exit the area in the afternoon, and temperatures will plummet throughout the day.

As a large part of the South finds itself in the grips of a historic winter and ice storm, a large part of Florida, including Tallahassee, is bracing for its time in the icebox next week.