Snowfall forecasts have increased for a winter storm expected to blanket New Jersey with widespread areas of 4 to 8 inches of snow. Winter storm warning areas were expanded early Sunday and a state of emergency is in effect. National Weather Service and AccuWeather

A winter storm is expected to reach Massachusetts Sunday afternoon and dump up to 8 in. of snow in most of the state, according to the National Weather Service. The storm is predicted to spread across the region between 3 p.

The snow is likely to fall on Sunday from the Appalachians to New England. New York City may see its largest snowfall in years.

On Sunday at 1:42 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning valid from 1 p.m. until Monday 7 a.m. for Norfolk and Suffolk counties.

A winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 3:42 a.m. valid from Tuesday 6 a.m. until Wednesday 6 a.m. for Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, Wilcox, Monroe, Conecuh, Butler,

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) told Newsweek: "ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from January 20-23 due to predicted extreme cold weather across the ERCOT region, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Winter precipitation is also expected across parts of the state.

A winter storm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 4:50 a.m. valid from 1 p.m. until Monday 1 a.m. for Somerset and Mercer counties.

On Saturday at 2:33 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning valid from Sunday 1 p.m. until Monday 7 a.m. for Northern Worcester and Southern Worcester as well as Franklin, Middlesex,

The WGAL News 8 Storm Team has designated today as an Alert Day, meaning there is potential for life-threatening weather. A winter storm warning is in effect until 10 p.m. for the following counties: A winter weather advisory is in effect for the following counties until 10 p.m.

Most of the tri-state was scheduled to be under a winter storm warning by the afternoon, when conditions pick up and heavy snow bands could drop as much as an inch of snow per hour. For some, it’ll be the most snow in nearly three years.

Significant winter weather has taken over the USA. It will bring winter weather to some locations that are not used to it and to locations that are used to it.