An already active winter is about to shift into overdrive as a trio of storms over the weekend and into next week deliver snow to the Midwest, East and possibly as far south as the Gulf Coast.

Eight counties in New Jersey are under a winter storm watch, because of the possibility of heavy snow and dangerous road conditions

The snow forecast may be somewhat up in the air, but one thing is for sure: Any snow that falls will not be melting next week.

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut could get a plowable snowfall Sunday. Winter storm watches have been issued for portions of the area, and are likely to expand or upgrade to warnings. As of Friday evening,

Some forecasters think most of the state will get brushed by very light snow, while others say 3 to 6 inches could fall

Big changes are coming over the weekend. A front will usher in our coldest weather in 2 years with below zero wind chills and the potential for some snow. Expect some rain Saturday afternoon followed by a chance for snow later Sunday as the bitter cold arrives.