Winter storm warnings have been issued for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut with the entire region bracing for snow.

The region is expecting a winter storm Sunday afternoon, with snow totals hitting up to 8 inches in parts of New Jersey. Winter storm warnings and advisories go into effect at 1 p.m. Sunday and last through 4 a.

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are bracing for snow, and officials across the Tri-State Area are warning residents to be prepared.