After a winter storm brought snow, sleet and freezing rain to a large swath of the Midwest, mid-Atlantic and Northeast this week, another one is on the way. Forecasters say the latest system is expected to sweep across the northern part of the country this weekend,

As the storm sneaks closer to Massachusetts, residents are advised to prepare for anywhere from 5 to 12 inches of snow over the weekend. Snowfall could start anywhere between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday for residents who live west of Springfield and Greenfield. The start time for the rest of the state could vary from 7 pm. to 10 p.m.

Storm Freya, three more storms are in the forecast through late next week, some of which will hit similar parts of the Northeast, Midwest and Plains. Here's what you need to know.