NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — WGNO's weather team is helping to get you and your family prepared for the incoming winter weather. Our meteorologists are predicting that by Sunday, Jan. 19, temperatures will begin to fall through the 40s and by Monday, Jan. 20, the Northshore will see mid-20s while the Southshore will see upper 20 temperatures. Snow, ice accumulations possible along Gulf Coast as winter storm hits Tuesday Additionally, a hard freeze is expected for several nights up until Thursday, Jan. 23 where both sides of the lake will possibly see ice, rain, and maybe snow. Ahead of the winter drop, the New Orleans Police Department's Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said in a news conference Friday, Jan. 17 that roads and bridges will be closing in anticipation of icy road conditions. "We are going to ask that people stay home. This is the day for you to talk to your employers about allowing you to stay home. With traffic impacts, it's going to be a situation in which we are going to start closing streets before they become a safety risk," said Kirkpatrick. She adds that a declaration was made for her staff that only essential employees will be working Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Some schools have announced either a full closure or virtual learning ahead of the weather. School Closures Orleans Parish NOLA Public School officials announced that they are monitoring the incoming weather, will assess the situation and make a decision on Monday, Jan. 20. All FirstLine Schools, which include Samuel J. Green Charter, Arthur Ashe Charter, Phillis Wheatley and Langston Hughes Academy, will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Jefferson Parish Jefferson Rise will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and updates regarding Wednesday will come as they are made available. St. Tammany Parish St. Tammany Parish schools, as well as Lake Castle Slidell Private School, will be closed on Tuesday, Jan 21. Updates for Wednesday will be released as more information becomes available. St. Bernard Parish St. Bernard Parish schools will be closed on Monday, Jan 20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and on Tuesday, Jan 21. Tuesday is already a student holiday, but due to the weather, the scheduled professional development day for staff was also canceled. Terrebonne Parish Terrebonne Parish schools will be closed on Tuesday, with information on school opening for Wednesday to be made available no later than Monday. Colleges The University of Louisiana Lafayette will transition to remote instructions on Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22 ahead of the cold weather. Classes will resume on Thursday, Jan. 23. Nunez Community College will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and will operate remotely on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Nicholls State University will switch to remote learning on Tuesday and Wednesday. Students are asked to return home during that time, with reopening planned for Thursday. MLK Day Events City Park Conservancy has canceled its annual MLK Day of Service due to the expected freezing weather conditions. The 15th annual R.E.A.L. March, scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20, has also been cancelled. City leaders will however host a small recognition at the MLK monument on S. Claiborne Avenue on Monday at 10 a.m. The 38th annual Jefferson Parish Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Banquet has been cancelled for Monday, Jan. 20. The City of Kenner Martin Luther King Jr. Parade has been postponed due to the severe winter weather. Weather Preparation How to protect pipes, plants and pets from the cold Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Snow still a question mark, the cold looks more certain Cut Off motorcyclist killed in Lafourche Parish crash State Farm cancels Super Bowl ad over California wildfires Rolls-Royce Phantom's luxury features and bespoke scent Two arrested in nearly 6-month long drug investigation