On top of heavy snow, forecasters and public officials are worried about slick, icy roads and the potential for sleet and freezing rain to spark power outages.

What to Know Preliminary forecasts show 8-12 inches of snow can be expected for much of the tri-state area, including New York City, the Hudson Valley, nearly all of New Jersey and into Connecticut; areas along the coast may see slightly lower totals,

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a significant winter storm alert for New Jersey, forecasting widespread snow, sleet, and

UPDATE: Winter storm warnings issued as major weekend storm looms with heavy snow, dangerous ice The threat of a dangerous layer of ice has increased from the massive winter storm expected to slam New Jersey this weekend,

A monstrous winter storm is expected to hit the tri-state area on Sunday — dumping up to 12 inches in some areas. A weather event like the one that is anticipated for the region makes for incredibly dangerous driving and travel conditions.

Temperatures across New Jersey will plunge Friday night, with dangerous wind chills Saturday morning. Snow arrives late Saturday night into Sunday.

A major winter storm is expected to hit New Jersey Saturday night and into Monday. Commercial travel restrictions will be in place starting midnight.

Some of the biggest snow totals from the upcoming winter storm expected this weekend into Monday will hit parts of New Jersey. Because of this, local towns are already preparing for the severe winter weather that will hit the region and proving to be an all-hands-on-deck situation.

A thump of heavy snow early Sunday will be followed by a period of icy mix Sunday afternoon, making travel conditions across New Jersey very challenging.