A long-awaited system bringing snow and wintry precipitation will begin in North Texas tonight, creating potentially dangerous conditions for drivers on the roads in the region. Freezing drizzle is expected to begin falling in Amarillo and surrounding cities around 6 p.

Erin Moran joined the CBS11 weather team in December 2019. She previously spent three years working as the morning meteorologist for KXXV-TV in Waco, Texas — so she's no stranger to the perks that come with living in the Texas climate, but she is aware of the unique challenges that come with forecasting the weather in the Lone Star State.

Wintry precipitation is expected to arrive in the Texas Panhandle starting Monday night, and forecasters anticipate snowfall for parts of the region. The National Weather Service said Monday there's a 50 percent chance that at least two inches of snow will blanket the upper reaches of the state.

Waves of rain will persist through early Tuesday morning, with temperatures remaining on the chilly side. A stronger front is expected to arrive Wednesday night, followed by a couple of morning freezes.