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

On Sunday at 4:50 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning valid from 10 a.m. until Monday 1 a.m. for Eastern Montgomery and Lower Bucks as well as Delaware and Philadelphia counties.

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

: Winter storm warnings issued for 8 counties expecting heavy snow Sunday MORE: Up to 10 inches of snow in possible ‘bomb cyclone’ winter storm 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 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,

A winter storm will affect New York and the surrounding area starting Sunday. From 1 p.m. Sunday to 4 a.m. Monday, the tri-state area is expected to be hit with snow, according to the National Weather Service.

A cold front moving into Massachusetts is expected to cause a mix of rain and snow this weekend, Rain showers are expected to begin in the early afternoon, moving from west to east across the state. Most of Massachusetts,

A winter storm warning has been issued in Massachusetts ahead of a significant winter storm expected to make for a messy Sunday night before some of the coldest air of the season moves in.