A winter storm next week could bring "the potential for heavy snow" to the New York City area. Forecasters believe frigid artic air could pair with a system of precipitation to create snow. Parts of the country will be set up for a long-lasting arctic outbreak of freezing temperatures.

Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. That's in addition to a winter storm slated to impact the area Sunday and Monday, bringing potentially "significant snow" to Indianapolis and surrounding areas.

A widespread winter storm will stretch from the Plains to the Midwest and mid-Atlantic in the coming days. Here's what to expect.