Ugh, we might be stuck in a winter storm loop.

Local meteorologists are forecasting a series of snow storms over the next week, including 2 to 3 inches in the Boston-area on Thursday before a chance for more than 6 inches this weekend.

Then, forecasters will turn their attention to a possible third snow storm for the middle of next week.

But first things first: The National Weather Service’s Boston office is tracking a fast-moving system that will bring a mixture of snow, ice and rain on Thursday.

Snow will move in during the morning, dropping 1 to 4 inches of snow before flipping to sleet and freezing rain. The precipitation will come to an end in the evening.

“The commute in the morning should be fine, but the afternoon commute will be more impacted by this system,” Bryce Williams, meteorologist at NWS Boston, told the Herald.

“We encourage people that if they have to be on the roads in the afternoon, prepare for slick roads and take it slow,” he added.

Some local schools were closing on Thursday, including UMass Lowell and Salem Public Schools.

“Be prepared for potentially slick road conditions tomorrow, as we’re expecting snow followed by sleet/freezing rain,” the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency posted. “Remember to clear snow and ice from your vehicle before driving and leave extra room for braking. Take your time and don’t crowd the plows.”

Following Thursday’s storm, forecasters will be tracking the next winter storm from Saturday night into early Sunday.

The weekend storm has a higher chance of more snow, including a 58% chance for 6-plus inches in the Boston-area.

“Definitely a decent chance for a more significant event,” Williams said.

The track for that system is still not set in stone. If the low-pressure system trends north, there may be more mixed precipitation south of the Mass Pike — with the heavier snow risk across northern Massachusetts.

If the system trends further south, mainly snow would be expected across southern New England, but with the higher amounts south of the Mass Pike.

“This may potentially bring a period of strong forcing along with a period of moderate to heavy snow possible,” NWS wrote. “There may also be some mixing during the latter half of the storm depending on the track. We can say though that there is high confidence in a plowable snowfall with this system… but it is too early to given specific amounts.”

Then, meteorologists will have to watch for the threat of another winter storm during the middle of next week.

NWS wrote, “Quite the ways out… but the potential exists for more winter weather/snow next week depending on how far north those low pressure systems track.”