Snowstorm Path, Forecast: South and Northeast Expect Snow, Rain, Severe Weather Conditions

It's too early to tell if it'll be a white Christmas, but weeks just before Santa comes to town, the mid-South and Northeast could get a dusting of snow.

On Tuesday, a weather system is expected to transform rain into snow or sleet for seven states in the mid-South, according to The Weather Channel. The system is expected to move into the mid-Atlantic and Northeast by Tuesday night, dropping the temperature enough to change rain into snow.

In both cases, snow accumulation is unlikely to be great enough to cause massive interruptions in daily life, but it could make for a slow commute.

Snow or sleet was expected on Tuesday during the day from northern Texas and central Arkansas to northern Mississippi, western and middle Tennessee, northwest Alabama, southern Kentucky and West Virginia. Snow accumulation, according to The Weather Channel, was expected to range from a dusting to an inch on grassy or elevated surfaces.

Even if snow totals don't reach impressive numbers, sleet and icy conditions could make roads slick, so travelers should use extra caution when driving.

The tri-state area woke up to mild temperatures in the 50s on Tuesday morning, but the warm temperatures were destined to be short-lived. The NWS explained when the cold front moved east, it would bring with it "much colder air." This would cause rain to turn to snow, impacting the morning commute.

Near the Interstate 95 corridor, drivers heading to work Wednesday morning may experience low visibility and slush on roads, according to The Weather Channel. This could make the commute slower than expected, but, on the bright side, conditions were expected to improve for the evening drive home.

Snowfall in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey was expected to be around two inches, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). In Massachusettes and Rhode Island, snowfall could be as little as one inch or as much as four inches, the NWS reported.

Ahead of the snow's arrival, the NWS issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of the Northeast, informing residents of the slippery road conditions and urging them to slow down while driving. The advisory will be in effect from 3 a.m. EST Wednesday until 11 a.m.

Wednesday morning temperatures near the freezing mark were forecast to give way to warmer temperatures in the afternoon, reaching the middle to upper 30s.

The Washington, D.C., area is also expected to get a dusting, according to ABC News, making the already grueling commute possibly even slower.

Snow in the Northeast was forecast to end by Wednesday afternoon, according to the NWS, but dry and cold conditions were expected to persist in New England through Friday.