Snowfall totals in Massachusetts are expected to surpass 8 inches as a winter storm moves into New England this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

It’s about time we get a classic snow storm around here. Hopefully your local supermarket is stocked with enough milk, bread and eggs ahead of the biggest storm to hit the Boston-area in four years. The National Weather Service’s Boston office is forecasting 12 to 18 inches of snow from Sunday into Monday.

By the time Massachusetts residents wake up on Monday morning, there should be at least 10 inches of snow on the ground. Predictions on the low end call for 12 inches or more, with slightly less along the coast.

A winter storm watch has been issued for Massachusetts this weekend. Here's what that means and what to expect

Boston faces snow accumulation and slick roads; Massachusetts to see more intense snowfall as the week progresses.

Good luck to all the grocery store workers over the next few days. The biggest snow storm in years could rock the region this weekend, as the National Weather Service’s Boston office has issued a “Winter Storm Watch” from Sunday morning through Monday evening.

Healey said she has activated the State Emergency Operations Center and urged the public to stay indoors this weekend.

Impacts from what could be the most significant storm of winter are expected to begin on Friday, spreading ice, snow and cold across much of the U.S.