New York, New Jersey and Connecticut could get a plowable snowfall Sunday as a winter storm moves through the region.Winter storm watches have been issued for portions of the Tri-State Area and are likely to expand or upgrade to warnings.

On the heels of the winter storm, another round of Arctic air will make for frigid conditions in the city. Sunday night will kick off the streak of freezing temperatures with a low in the teens; Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are all forecast to remain below freezing, according to Bryan Ramsey, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.

Here's a detailed forecast and timeline of when NYC will see snow on Sunday, how many inches to expect and what's forecast to happen when a polar vortex sweeps the area next week:

The NYC area could see significant snow this weekend for the first time in years, with "the potential for up to 6 inches." Here's the forecast.

While Sunday is expected to start with a mix of sun and clouds, New Yorkers could see rain begin to fall in the afternoon before turning into snow as temperatures dive into the low 20s. Widespread snowfall of between 2 and 4 inches is possible by 1 a.m. Monday, according to AccuWeather.