Colder air will plunge into the northeastern United States and set the stage for a snowstorm in part of the region from Sunday into Monday, according to the latest report from Accuweather.

The range for our region is 3-5 inches on unpaved surfaces, according to Accuweather. The National Weather Service right now says 1 to 3 inches are possible.

The exact track of the storm is dependent on a number of variables, which have yet to fall into place. However, the storm is likely to track close enough to the Atlantic coast to bring accumulating snow to the Interstate 95 corridor.

"There has only been one storm that turned out to sea this winter, so we are fairly confident this one is coming up near the coast," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said.

"A true shot of arctic air, impressive for March, will push southward and set the stage this weekend," Rayno said. "For areas that get into the arctic air, this will be primarily a snow event."

The approximate southern edge of the arctic air will be between Richmond, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

The storm will gradually strengthen while traveling northeastward near the coast during Sunday and Monday.

The amount of snow that falls will depend on the storm intensity as it passes by.

During the day Sunday, the storm will be relatively weak. Some of the snow that falls will melt on warm, paved surfaces in the mid-Atlantic. The storm can be mixed with rain for a time in the coastal mid-Atlantic.

The rate of snow is likely to ramp up significantly near New York City during Sunday night.

"If the storm develops to its full potential, then a blizzard could evolve in part of New England," Rayno said.

The latest forecast from Accuweather:

Check back for updates as the storm gets closer to the region.

Today: Scattered sprinkles between noon and 1pm, then isolated showers after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 56. West wind 9 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 37. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Sunday Night: Snow likely before 2am, then a chance of snow showers after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.