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After a brief break in the precipitation this morning, our next winter storm arrives late Wednesday into Thursday with the potential for widespread snowfall and mixed precipitation. Quieter weather prevails on Friday before more unsettled weather and below normal temperatures return over the weekend.After a brief break in the precipitation this morning, our next winter storm arrives late Wednesday into Thursday with the potential for widespread snowfall and mixed precipitation. Quieter weather prevails on Friday before more unsettled weather and below normal temperatures return over the weekend.After a brief break in the precipitation this morning, our next winter storm arrives late Wednesday into Thursday with the potential for widespread snowfall and mixed precipitation. Quieter weather prevails on Friday before more unsettled weather and below normal temperatures return over the weekend.After a brief break in the precipitation this morning, our next winter storm arrives late Wednesday into Thursday with the potential for widespread snowfall and mixed precipitation. Quieter weather prevails on Friday over the weekend.After a brief break in the precipitation this morning, our next winter storm arrives late Wednesday into Thursday with the potential for widespread snowfall and mixed precipitation. Quieter weather prevails on Friday before more unsettled weather and below normal temperatures return over the weekend.After a brief break in the precipitation this morning, our next winter storm arrives late Wednesday into Thursday with the potential for widespread snowfall and mixed precipitation. Quieter weather prevails on Friday before more unsettled weather and below normal temperatures return over the weekend.

More than 8 inches of snow possible for parts of New York, Vermont on Wednesday night

Warm air aloft will also bring a brief mix, creating sleet and rain for a time early Thursday

A storm will rapidly strengthen and race towards New York and New England on Wednesday.This system is expected to create a period of heavy snowfall Wednesday evening, before turning lighter and mixing with sleet and freezing rain early Thursday morning. Travel will be difficult, and school delays are likely.On Wednesday evening, the snowfall rates could exceed one inch per hour in some areas.Minimal additional snow accumulation is expected during the day Thursday, mostly in the mountains. Storm TimelineThe first flakes will start flying Wednesday afternoon in southern Vermont, before picking up significantly after sunset Wednesday. By Thursday morning, any remaining precipitation flips back over to snow, with minimal additional accumulation in valley spots.The travel impacts will be the greatest overnight on Wednesday, with slippery conditions still possible during Thursday morning’s commute.Estimated snowfall totalsThe most widespread snow will be Wednesday evening into Thursday morning, with only mountain snow lingering during the day Thursday.4-8″: Saranac Lake, Plattsburgh, Burlington, St. Johnsbury, Middlebury, Rutland8-12″: Potsdam, Malone, Johnson, Stowe, Moretown, Woodstock, Ludlow, Dover12-18″: Mt. Mansfield, Bolton, Warren, Reading, Stratton, SomersetNBC5 will continue to monitor the storm as the storm nears and provide updates.Follow the NBC5 First Warning Weather team on social media:Chief Meteorologist Tyler Jankoski Facebook | Twitter | InstagramMeteorologist Ben Frechette Facebook | TwitterMeteorologist Matt DiLoreto Facebook | TwitterMeteorologist Andrew Grautski Facebook | Twitter

A storm will rapidly strengthen and race towards New York and New England on Wednesday.

This system is expected to create a period of heavy snowfall Wednesday evening, before turning lighter and mixing with sleet and freezing rain early Thursday morning. Travel will be difficult, and school delays are likely.

On Wednesday evening, the snowfall rates could exceed one inch per hour in some areas.

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Minimal additional snow accumulation is expected during the day Thursday, mostly in the mountains.