All of Indiana under threat of freezing rain mixed with snow

(Photo supplied / National Weather Service)

The entire state of Indiana has been placed under a Winter Weather Advisory by the National Weather Service.

Mixed precipitation is expected Sunday evening and continue into Monday. According to the Service, a period of snow will bring totals to 1 to 3” with sporadic amounts to 4” especially away from areas of freezing rain/sleet.

Roads may become icy and commuters are advised to use caution, especially Monday morning.

Monday afternoon will bring sunshine, which will continue into Tuesday.

Details on the advisory:

From the National Weather Service of Northern Indiana: 

The Winter Weather Advisory includes the cities of 
Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, Mishawaka, New Carlisle, 
Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee,
Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Warsaw,
Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph,
Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac,
Cassopolis, and Marcellus

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Plan on slippery road
  conditions, including during the morning commute on Monday.
  Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches and ice
  accumulations of a light glaze are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...From 9 PM EST Sunday evening to 9 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.