A winter storm that left an estimated 3-5 inches across Long Island Sunday was the prelude to three days of brutal cold and winds that will bring temperatures that feel near zero, forecasters said.

Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts up to 6 inches possible.

A winter storm warning has been issued for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as the entire region could get blanketed in snow.