A winter storm could blanket snow across parts of the Northeast on Sunday night. Here's what forecasters think this storm could mean for New England and for Washington D.C. before the inauguration.

Mensch said if the storm hits Massachusetts, it could bring some snow showers throughout the day on Saturday. If the winter storm hits Massachusetts this weekend, it could bring up to three inches of snow, according to Caitlyn Mensch, a NWS meteorologist.

BOSTON - For those wishing for a big weekend winter storm in Massachusetts, take a cue from the great Hall & Oates : "She's gone, she's gone, oh I, I better learn how to face it."

A NWS forecaster said Massachusetts will see at most two inches of snowfall from the storm this weekend. Most parts of the state, including Worcester, Boston and the South Shore, are expected to get less than an inch of snow.

While storm details remain uncertain, forecasters say the coldest air of the season is likely to blast the N.J. region next week.

Separate rounds of winter storms could impact the Northeast as cold air tightens its grip, forecasters say. Key Highlights: Bitter cold temperatures, 10 to 20 degrees below average, are expected starting Tuesday,