Airports are readying for major disruptions in Texas, Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast before anticipated wintry blast.

The season's latest winter storm could wreak havoc on air travel in the Northeast this weekend. Meanwhile, parts of Texas and the Gulf Coast are eyeing another potential winter storm.

A once-in-a-generation snowstorm, tied to the polar vortex event across the Lower 48 states, was plastering the Gulf Coast with record-setting snow and ice on Tuesday.Why it matters: This region isn't equipped to cope with heavy snow,