For those of you dreaming of a white Christmas, this forecast pattern is what you've been waiting for.

According to the National Weather Service, there is a chance for accumulating snow next week as a coastal storm develops between Monday and Wednesday.

An active weather pattern is expected to begin Sunday and continue through the middle of next week. There's a good possibility of snow and/or ice, with significant amounts if temperatures remain cold enough.

The NWS is currently predicting a 60 percent chance of rain and snow Sunday night, Monday and Tuesday in Bristol and Warren, with temperatures in the low- to mid-30s. Timing of the storm is still uncertain, as is the type of precipitation and any potential hazards. Obviously, the lower the mercury drops, the more snow and ice will be dumped on the East Bay ... and the greater the chances the white stuff sticks around for Christmas.