Weather forecasters in the New Jersey region are breathing a sigh of relief after the nasty snow and ice storm pelted our region with hefty amounts of snow and plenty of sleet on Sunday and early Monday. Partly because the storm is over, and they can finally get some rest.

A massive winter storm is slamming the tri-state area — and much of the country — with snow, ice and freezing rain. New York City is expected to get up to a foot, while New Jersey should see less and the Hudson Valley more.

National Weather Service maps show you what to expect with the winter storm and when it might be over.

Snowfall projections have been bumped up for the post-Christmas storm, with a new National Weather Service map showing widespread 5 to 7 inches now likely across much of the tristate area, and even higher totals in some spots. Snow is expected to start ...