The heaviest snow totals are expected in northern New Jersey, with lower snow totals forecast for Central Jersey.

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for the weekend in Connecticut. See the expected snowfall

With a brand-new snowmaking storm approaching, watches and advisories have just been issued by the National Weather Service. A Winter Storm Watch covers most of the region (areas shown in crystal teal).

With that, the National Weather Service has canceled the winter storm watch and replaced it with a winter weather advisory, signaling expected lower snow totals. A winter storm watch remains over western Wisconsin.

What's the difference between a winter storm watch, an advisory and a warning? And can they mean different things for different parts of Indiana?

EST a winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Thursday 1 p.m. EST until Friday 1 a.m. EST for Baraga and Houghton counties.

Winter weather advisories and ice storm warnings are in effect for some areas. Here's difference in weather safety terms: warnings, watches, advisory

The National Weather Service issued an updated winter storm watch at 8:21 p.m. on Monday valid from Wednesday 7 p.m. until Thursday 10 a.m. for Westmoreland Ridges, Fayette Ridges and Higher Elevations of Indiana as well as Venango,

EST a winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Thursday 11 a.m. EST until Friday 1 a.m. EST for Keweenaw, Ontonagon and Houghton counties.

On Thursday at 3:18 p.m. a winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Saturday 7 p.m. until Sunday 1 p.m. for Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex and Union counties.

A winter storm warning has been issued for four states amid a snow storm that could bring up to 34 inches of snow to some areas on Thursday and Friday. Freezing temperatures may pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants and older adults.