? YWN BLIZZARD UPDATE:

�? ?Projected snow totals across the region are shocking compared to recent winters — and numbers continue to rise as the storm approaches.

�? ?The system may begin as rain around midday Sunday before quickly changing over to snow. Conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly within hours.

�? ?Nearly the entire region is expected to receive 12-18 inches of snow between Sunday afternoon and Monday morning.

�? ?Parts of Long Island, along with Monmouth and Ocean counties in New Jersey (Toms River, Lakewood), could see up to 2 feet of snow.

Stay tuned to YWN for updates and prepare accordingly.