An active weather pattern is shaping up in the Midwest and Northeast, where two rounds of snow and ice are expected through this weekend. This wintry pattern could then persist into next week.

“Buckle up and take your Dramamine tablets as we enter a week of fast-moving storm systems bringing a mixture of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow,“ said state Climatologist Mark Wysocki. Rain and snow showers are likely tonight, but they’re expected to be light.

A sprawling new storm will bring a mix of snow, ice, and rain, causing slippery travel and potentially leading to power outages. The system will arrive overnight Wednesday, Feb. 5 with a widespread wintry mix in most of the Northeast and continue into Thursday,