NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALERTS: Winter storm warning in effect across the region.

A large winter storm is moving toward the Northeast later today. Expect snow to begin after 3 p.m. and become heavy at times late tonight.

Snowfall rates may be intense, reducing visibility this evening. Use caution and avoid traveling overnight.

Snow may briefly mix with sleet as warmer air moves in, creating slick roads and walkways.

The system moves out Saturday morning, followed by drier conditions for the remainder of the day. Use that time for cleanup and shoveling after this latest winter blast.

Another system is expected Sunday into Monday, bringing mainly rain showers and gusty winds. Those winds may linger from Monday afternoon into New Year’s Eve.

Avg. high: 40 | Avg. low: 26 Record high: 61 (1982) | Record low: -2 (1980) Sunrise: 7:18 a.m. | Sunset: 4:32 p.m.

TODAY: STORM WATCH (PM) – Kwanzaa – Mostly cloudy with snow developing in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 20s to low 30s.

TONIGHT: STORM WATCH – Expect heavy snow at times with reduced visibility. Lows in the upper teens to mid-20s.

SATURDAY: STORM WATCH (AM) – Snow tapers early, then mostly cloudy. Highs in the low 30s. Lows in the upper teens.

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy to overcast with a chance of rain or a wintry mix in the afternoon. Highs in the mid-30s. Lows in the upper 20s to low 30s.

MONDAY: Morning rain tapers off, followed by gusty winds and clearing skies. Highs in the mid-40s. Lows in the mid-20s.

TUESDAY: Partly sunny and breezy. Highs in the upper 20s to low 30s. Lows in the mid-20s.

WEDNESDAY: New Year’s Eve – Partly sunny and breezy. Highs in the mid-30s. Lows in the low 20s.

THURSDAY: New Year’s Day – Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s to low 30s. Lows in the low 20s.

FRIDAY: Partly sunny. Highs in the mid-30s. Lows in the mid-20s.

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s. Lows in the upper teens to low 20s.

SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid-30s. Lows in the upper 20s.