Ahead of this weekend’s winter storm, leaders in Madison County say they’re doing everything they can to keep roads clear to avoid a repeat of last year’s ice debacle.

Here is the timeline of when to expect snow, sleet and a return to seasonal temperatures. The FOX 5 Storm Team has declared Friday and Saturday Storm Alert Days due to the threat of winter weather in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

With winter weather advisories issued from the National Weather Service, the city of Madison is in preparation to respond to emergency conditions.

Cold, snow and ice. They're all a possibility for portions of the Ark-La-Tex in the coming day. | Ktalnews.com

Winter weather is expected in the next few days, and county road officials have already started preparing to salt and clear roads. Unicoi County Road Superintendent Terry Haynes told News Channel 11 that road preparations for winter weather include maintaining snow trucks,

TEXARKANA, Texas - With the chance of wintry weather on the way, the Texas Department of Transportation is taking steps to prepare area roadways.