Lake effect snow, intense rain and chilly temperatures dominate the forecasts for different parts of the U.S., before and after the new year arrives.

A pair of storm systems sweeping across the country this week will bring snow, ice and thunderstorms, forecasters said.

The Northeast is set for more snow, while the Southwest can expect further rain following downpours over the Christmas period.

Our First Alert Weather Day continues through the morning, due to the threat of light f. Most of this icy precipitation has been forming near and south of Highway 29. Through the midday, one to two tenths of an inch of ice accretion will create slippery travel.

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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.