Areas north and west of the Triangle would have the region’s best chance of frozen precipitation accumulation, the forecasters said. Still, Raleigh could see freezing rain between 1-4 a.m. Wednesday, followed by sleet after 4 a.m. The chance of precipitation Wednesday is 80%.

Massachusetts residents should prepare for a messy weekend as a winter storm is expected to bring a mix of ice and rain along with strong winds.

A storm arriving in southern Maine on Saturday, just two days after a combination rain-and-snow storm swept through the area, is likely to bring another round of cold, wet weather.