Get ready for more bitter cold temperatures, blowing snow, and maybe even a little freezing fog.

An arctic cold front is expected to continue pushing frigid air into the region through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Falling temperatures and brisk winds will set the stage for sub-zero wind chills today and tonight.

“By the weekend, many locations will experience overnight lows near or below zero,” said a report issued Thursday by the weather service’s Spokane office.

A high temperature of 11 or 12 degrees is expected in the Coeur d’Alene area today, but forecasters caution the frosty, breezy winds will make it feel like it’s 13 degrees below zero. Tonight will be bitterly cold, with predicted lows of 6 below to 10 below zero. Wind-chill readings could drop to 18 below zero.

The winds are expected to taper off Saturday, with a daytime high of 6 or 8 degrees, with clouds and patchy freezing fog. Saturday night, the temperature will likely dive to zero or one degree above.

Things will warm up a bit Sunday, with a possible high of 21 degrees, but clouds are expected to roll in and bring a 50 percent chance of snow.

Temperatures will continue to rise Monday.

“We’ll warm up into the low- to- mid-30s next week with more snow. Looks like the White Christmas is a lock,” said meteorologist Randy Mann.

The cold snap and impending snow means road conditions are likely to remain dicy for a while.

Idaho State Police responded to seven crashes and seven slide-offs Thursday in Kootenai County. Local police departments responded to snow-related fender-benders throughout the day.

With more travelers expected on the roads during the holiday season, AAA of Idaho is urging drivers to be prepared. The organization encourages motorists to make sure their vehicles are in good traveling condition before heading out, and to check road conditions.

“A large number of people will be traveling in inclement weather, so everyone needs to pack their patience for the trip,” said AAA spokesman Matt Conde. “Drive slowly, and increase your following distance. In addition, food, water and warm clothing are valuable resources if you are delayed at the roadside or in an airport terminal.”