Although nearly half the state is under an extreme cold warning, most Texas residents should not expect snow amid this week's Arctic blast.

Frostbite can happen relatively quickly – it takes only 30 minutes to set in. That stinging pain felt in the skin, like pins and needles, is actually a warning sign for frostbite, according to doctors.

A cold weather advisory was issued by the NWS Fort Worth TX on Thursday at 6:17 p.m. valid from 9 p.m. until Friday 10 a.m. The advisory is for Young, Jack, Stephens, Palo Pinto, Parker, Erath, Hood,