Winter Weather Advisory issued for Humboldt and neighboring counties

UPDATED: DEC. 11 @ 9 AM
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Humboldt and its neighboring counties, which goes into effect at noon today until midnight tonight.

The NWS is forecasting a wintry mix that will move into the state this morning and last through the evening, ending late tonight. A band of 2-3" of snow with a light glaze of ice is expected with temperatures dropping below freezing after sunset, increasing the chance of slick roads. Plan for slippery road conditions during the evening commute.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

*WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of northern, central, and east central Iowa.

* WHEN...From noon today to midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute.

* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Slow down and use caution while traveling.