The National Weather Service has extended the Winter Weather Advisory from 1pm today, Saturday, to 9pm this evening.
Ice accumulation of less than one tenth of an inch is expected today with snow accumulations around 1-2 inches. A mix of snow and freezing drizzle will continue. Most of the precipitation will change to light freezing drizzle by midday, according to the NWS. Then, again mix with snow and sleet late this afternoon and evening.
Untreated roads are and will remain slick and hazardous. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Use caution while driving and be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibility.
The weekend forecast issued by the NWS:
Saturday
Snow and freezing rain likely before 8am, then a chance of freezing rain between 8am and 1pm, then areas of freezing drizzle after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 2am. Low around 18. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a temperature falling to around 8 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -20. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Dangerous wind chill temperatures are expected Sunday into Monday.
