Winter weather warnings for the weekend have been issued for 27 states, with up to 2 feet of snow expected. Freezing temperatures may pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants and older adults. Snow can disrupt travel and create dangerous driving conditions, while winter storms may also cause power outages.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City will see yet another winter storm sweep through the area this weekend, bringing with it a wintry mix of snow, sleet and rain. While January in New York City was characterized by persistent cold, this February has featured frequent winter precipitation events.

While New York residents brace for snow and a wintry mix Saturday, meteorologists are already sounding the alarm for what could shape up to be a “major snowstorm” later this coming week. Should it come to fruition,

Several inches of snow, freezing rain and rain are ahead in Western New York this weekend, part of a storm system predicted to sweep into New York Saturday morning. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a winter weather advisory for much of western New York for Saturday.