The coldest temperatures of the season will blow through North Texas in the coming days. A powerful arctic blast partly tied to the polar vortex will bring frigid, bone-chilling weather to Dallas-Fort Worth through at least midweek next week.

Salad And Go: will open late on Thursday. Waffle House will operate at normal hours. Medical emergencies won't wait until the winter storm passes, so North Texas hospitals are preparing to operate in the inclement weather. Click here for a list of open hospitals.