WEATHER: Winter Weather Advisory issued for Humboldt County

The weather has been unseasonably warm the past few days, making it feel like spring has already sprung. But this is Iowa after all, and we all know that she can be a bit temperamental. It seems winter is not done with us yet - snow is back in the forecast with the National Weather Service issuing a Winter Weather Advisory for Humboldt and neighboring counties. Here's what we know;

Precipitation will spread from western into central Iowa on Thursday afternoon and evening. Initially, it may begin as rain or a rain/snow mix before changing to snow. Light to moderate snow accumulations are expected by Friday morning, but a narrow band of heavier snowfall is expected with amounts quickly decreasing on either side of the band. Snow rates may near or exceed 1" per hour at times, leading to quickly accumulating snow on roads and slick travel conditions. A small change in the location of the band could alter forecast snow amounts.

Counties Impacted:
Pocahontas, Humboldt, Sac, Calhoun, Webster, Crawford, Carroll. Including the cities of Wall Lake, Rockwell City, Pocahontas, Sac City, Manson, Denison, Pomeroy, Carroll, Rolfe, Lake City, Fort Dodge, Gilmore City, Fonda, Humboldt, Laurens, Odebolt, Lake View, Early, and Schaller

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of north and west central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow amounts may vary significantly within any one county.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511.