BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- Louisiana is forecasted to have a potential winter storm bringing a surge of cold air late Sunday into early next week. The forecast for Louisiana could be cold and dry or perhaps include freezing rain, sleet and snow across the state Tuesday from a low-pressure wave off the coast of south Texas. A significant surge of cold air will move in from the north on Sunday into early next week. People should prepare for much colder than normal temperatures. A possible significant winter storm is predicted to impact the Baton Rouge area early next week between Tuesday and Wednesday. Could it snow in Baton Rouge? ❄️🌨️ It's a little early to know if the Baton Rouge area will get snow or a mixture of snow, freezing rain or sleet. If it does snow, it would be light snow. Freezing rain and sleet are more likely according to the latest forecasts. Extreme cold weather safety tips The National Weather Service suggests minimizing travel, staying indoors and keeping winter survival kit supplies in your car if you do have to travel. Other tips include learning how to shut off water valves to avoid pipe bursts, checking on the elderly and bringing pets inside. Stay warm by dressing in layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing and hats. Latest News Hegseth beats back blows from Democrats in blistering hearing: 5 takeaways Louisiana Supreme Court indefinitely suspends Baton Rouge lawyer accused of possessing child porn House barrels toward fight over placing conditions on California fire aid Louisiana to get extreme cold air, potential winter mix from winter storm next week Police arrest woman accused of shooting, injuring man at Baton Rouge store