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Saturday's Weather Calls For Wintry Mix

The National Weather Service predicts a possible 1 to 2 inches of snow and sleet accumulation for Saturday.

The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts snow, freezing rain and sleet for Saturday before 4 p.m. and a slight chance of snow after the wintry mix.

A winter weather advisory is in effect until 5 p.m. Saturday. According to the NWS, 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," warned the NWS.

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The NWS reports ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible as well as snow and sleet accumulation of possibly 1 to 2 inches in total for Saturday.

According to the NWS, the snow on Saturday morning will gradually change to sleet and freezing rain, and then all rain as temperatures get just above the freezing mark.

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Saturday's temperature will hover around a high of 33 degrees and drop to around 21 degrees at night.

The NWS urges everyone to drive and walk with caution, "especially on untreated roadways and sidewalks." In addition, "motorists need to use caution when driving on bridges and overpasses, where icy spots can easily develop."

Currently, there's no snow predicted for Sunday, according to the NWS. But a chance of rain is possible in the afternoon.


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