Winter weather warnings for the weekend have been issued for 27 states, with up to 2 feet of snow expected. Freezing temperatures may pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants and older adults. Snow can disrupt travel and create dangerous driving conditions, while winter storms may also cause power outages.

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory at 2:55 a.m. on Saturday valid from 1 p.m. until Sunday 7 p.m. for Essex, Norfolk, Middlesex and Suffolk counties.