4-6 inches of snow expected through Wednesday

A winter weather advisory is in effect from 5 a.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected.

Snow will fall Tuesday and Tuesday night. While light snow or flurries  will develop tonight causing slippery conditions on untreated pavement toward morning, the heaviest snowfall will occur after sunset Tuesday through Tuesday night. There may be some melting of the snow in the lower elevations during the middle of the day Tuesday.

Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times, especially Tuesday night when snowfall rates may briefly approach an inch an hour. Plan for travel delays during the evening rush Tuesday. Temperatures following the snow should remain generally below freezing Wednesday with a hard freeze Wednesday night.

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