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.

: 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

Temps have already plummeted across Southeast Texas, but the main story will be the chance of significant snow and ice later this week.