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.

On Sunday at 5:33 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated winter weather advisory valid from 10 a.m. until Monday 1 a.m. for Salem, Gloucester, Camden and Burlington counties.

Southeast Texas residents should prepare for the most significant winter weather event in years, as freezing-cold temperatures and a winter storm are expected to hit the Houston area over the next several days.

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.

On Saturday at 2:33 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch valid from Sunday 1 p.m. until Monday 7 a.m. for Norfolk and Suffolk counties.