Winter storm watch: 5-8 inches of snow possible Tuesday-Wednesday

A winter storm watch is in effect from Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning.

Heavy snow is possible, with total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches possible.

Travel could be very difficult on icy and snow covered roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

The latest forecast:

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north after midnight.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Light and variable wind.

Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely between 1pm and 4pm, then snow likely after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Wednesday: A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -4.

Thursday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 9.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 24.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.