Tuesday will generally be calm across the Tri-state, with seasonal temperatures and a mix of sun and clouds. It’s during the overnight hours however that a winter storm will unleash snow and freezing rain over the area, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until midnight Wednesday night.

Lowering clouds will move over the area around 10 p.m. Tuesday night, and snow will fall starting shortly after midnight, predicts CBS 2 HD Meteorologist John Elliot.

The precipitation could become heavy at times during the Wednesday morning commute. Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are possible during this time, with 2 to 4 inches possible along the coast.

Warmer air aloft will move into the area beginning late Wednesday morning, but temperatures will remain below freezing late Wednesday morning through early Wednesday afternoon. This will allow for the development of sleet and freezing rain with up to one tenth of an inch of ice possible during this time.

Temperatures will warm above freezing during the afternoon, allowing precipitation to change over to plain rain before tapering off by midnight Wednesday night.

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.

(Source: WCBSTV)