Winter storm watches have been issued for eight counties in northern New Jersey as the state braces for a weekend storm system that could drop as much as 6 to 10 inches of snow in some areas and create dangerous road conditions across the region on Sunday.

The National Weather Service continued to monitor the chances for snow for Alabama next Tuesday and Wednesday. Forecasters were confident about the probability of dangerously cold temperatures across the state next week. The confidence level drops off significantly when it comes to the possibility of snow, however.

Some forecasters think most of the state will get brushed by very light snow, while others say 3 to 6 inches could fall

The NWS has warned of possible snow squalls as Arctic air spreads south and east from the Rockies Friday through next week.