A significant winter storm is approaching the tri-state area, expected to bring substantial snowfall starting late Friday afternoon and continuing into Saturday morning. According to NBC New York, New York City and surrounding metro areas could see up to 8 inches of snow, with the Hudson Valley potentially receiving up to a foot. This storm follows a snowless Christmas, but the weekend promises to be white as the storm intensifies. The area of low pressure responsible for this weather event is moving in from the west, bringing with it the potential for hazardous travel conditions.