A storm system is set to approach the Northeast overnight Tuesday, Jan. 6, into Wednesday, Jan. 7, bringing a messy mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain that could make for a slippery morning commute.

A round of steady snow overspreads the region late Tuesday evening, becoming most widespread overnight through sunrise Wednesday. Mixing with sleet, freezing rain and rain is likely in the St. Lawrence Valley and through the colder hollows of southern Vermont.

A quick-moving burst of freezing rain is pelting parts of Michigan Tuesday, making travel hazardous in some areas.

There is a NEXT Weather Alert for an icy mix that could have major impacts on roads, driveways and sidewalks in Massachusetts.

A milder winter pattern expands across the work-and-school week in Upper Michigan -- a reprieve from the bitter cold and pummeling snow. However, the freeze-thaw cycle and the addition of mixed precipitation (rain, sleet, wet snow, freezing rain) could lead to a mess of icy, slushy and wet conditions across the region.

A winter weather advisory will go into effect from 4 PM today through 11 AM Wednesday for southern Vermont and all of New Hampshire. Areas highlighted in purple have the best chance to see freezing rain and minor ice accretion.

Weather officials urge residents to prepare for slippery commutes this week as clipper system moves in Monday, Dec. 8. See statewide forecast.

National Weather Service describes forecast as "tricky" with most areas expecting 1-2 inches of snow before transition to ice that could damage trees and power lines.

A special weather statement has been issued for Toronto as freezing rain is expected to transition to heavy snow this evening.

A bull terrier sports a yellow raincoat on Sunday, during a pause in the rain, in Makiki. Heavy rain, strong winds and high surf are continuing across Hawaii today, with flooding possible statewide and snow and ice still covering Hawaii island summits, according to the National Weather Service.

Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice remain in place for parts of the UK, with the north of Scotland braced for further travel disruption. Further snow showers could cause more delays on roads and on public transport throughout Sunday and into Monday.