A new map from the National Weather Service (NWS) shows the overall weather forecast and winter storm warnings. Snow has reduced significantly, as have sleet accumulations for the area of New York and New Jersey.

Messy weather is on the way. And this one is not just a "snow" storm for NJ, as sleet and rain contribute to treacherous travel starting Friday evening.

Messy winter storm to hit state tomorrow with 4 to 8 inches of snow, sleet. See latest. Widespread snowfall totals of 4 to 8 inches are in the forecast for New Jersey on Friday from a winter storm that could bring a nasty mix of sleet and freezing rain.

A major winter storm is pummeling the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.

Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared a State of Emergency effective 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, due to a winter storm. The storm is expected to cause dangerous weather conditions, including heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain.

: Winter storm warnings, alerts issued for 18 N.J. counties. Snow totals of 4 to 8 inches, ice in forecast. A messy winter storm remains on track to hit New Jersey starting Friday afternoon with 4 to 8 inches of snow expected across much of the state and an increased chance of sleet.

It wasn’t a white Christmas. But it will surely be a white weekend. An area of low pressure approaching the tri-state Friday is expected to bring accumulating snow by late afternoon into Saturday morning.

Though it wasn’t a white Christmas, a strong storm is expected to deliver impactful snow and ice that could snarl travel.

A winter storm warning in place for the tristate region. Six to 9 inches of snow is possible in upstate New York, with 10 inches possible in the Hudson Valley. Five to 8 inches is forecast for northern New Jersey, while Hartford, Connecticut, could get about 4 inches.