Syracuse, N.Y. -- Even as a lake effect snowstorm is closing highways today in Upstate New York, another storm system is barreling toward the region this weekend. The weekend “will feature very active winter weather as a large, powerful storm system passes through the region,” the National Weather Service said.

A weekend storm packing significant moisture will bring a mix of snow, rain and ice that could bring down branches and wires in Massachusetts.A winter storm watch will be in effect from Saturday afternoon to Sunday evening for central,

A winter storm system is expected to bring a mix of snow, rain and ice to the NYC area this weekend. Here's a look at the weather forecast timeline, projected snow totals and what comes next.