The ingredients needed to create blockbuster Northeast winter storms historically align this month, all that’s needed is a storm to take the right track.

On Thursday at 2:39 p.m. a winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Saturday 7 p.m. until Sunday 4 p.m. for Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties.

This storm is expected to significantly impact travel, infrastructure, and public safety across Big Sky Country..

The heaviest snow totals are expected in northern New Jersey, with lower snow totals forecast for Central Jersey.

Thursday’s sloppy morning precipitation has come and gone, but a Winter Storm Watch is already in place for our next round of wintry weather on the way this weekend. For snow lovers, this could be a good one!

More than half the country was under winter weather-related warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS) Wednesday morning, with forecasters anticipating up to 22 inches of snow in some areas. Snow can disrupt travel and create dangerous driving conditions,

On Wednesday at 2:48 p.m. the NWS Medford OR issued a winter weather advisory valid from Thursday 4 p.m. until Friday 10 a.m. The advisory is for Central Siskiyou County and Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc counties as well as Modoc County.