New York, New Jersey and Connecticut could get a plowable snowfall Sunday. Winter storm watches have been issued for portions of the area, and are likely to expand or upgrade to warnings. As of Friday evening,

Winter storm watches have been issued for eight counties in northern New Jersey as the state braces for a weekend storm system that could drop as much as 6 to 10 inches of snow in some areas and create dangerous road conditions across the region on Sunday.

A winter storm is set to bring at least several inches of snow to the New York City area with some parts of northern New Jersey and Connecticut set up for more than six inches of snow. The snow is expected to start in New York City on Sunday morning.

Dangerously cold temperatures will grip New Jersey next week after a winter storm on Sunday brings widespread snow to the state.

Light snow is possible later in the morning and into the afternoon on Monday, mainly for New Jersey, New York City, and Long Island, the National Weather Service said.

Some forecasters think most of the state will get brushed by very light snow, while others say 3 to 6 inches could fall

Big changes are coming over the weekend. A front will usher in our coldest weather in 2 years with below zero wind chills and the potential for some snow. Expect some rain Saturday afternoon followed by a chance for snow later Sunday as the bitter cold arrives.