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.

Winter storm warnings have been issued for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut with the entire region bracing for snow.

Don’t be fooled, our big Sunday snow event hasn’t hit yet. After a brief lull, snow is picking back up in New York City and will continue as temperatures drop below freezing Sunday evening. Snow totals between 3-5 inches are still expected for the city,